State Bar Associations

Choosing a Qualified Criminal Defense Attorney

When looking for a criminal defense lawyer, you may find it extremely helpful to visit the website of your local State Bar Association. You may be able to conduct a search for a specific attorney to make sure they are licensed and to see whether they have any complaints against them or other issues you should be aware of. Your State Bar Association may also include other useful information.

We have included links to each State Bar Association below:

• Alabama
• Alaska
• Arizona
• Arkansas
• California
• Colorado
• Connecticut
• Delaware
• District of Columbia (D.C.)
• Florida
• Georgia
• Hawaii
• Idaho
• Illinois
• Iowa
• Indiana
• Kansas
• Kentucky
• Louisiana
• Maine
• Maryland
• Massachusetts
• Michigan
• Minnesota
• Mississippi
• Missouri
• Montana
• Nebraska
• Nevada
• New Hampshire
• New Jersey
• New Mexico
• New York
• North Carolina
• North Dakota
• Ohio
• Oklahoma
• Oregon
• Pennsylvania
• Rhode Island
• South Carolina
• South Dakota
• Tennessee
• Texas
• Utah
• Vermont
• Virginia
• Washington
• West Virginia
• Wisconsin
• Wyoming

To learn more, visit our Criminal Defense Information Center, or click here to find a criminal defense attorney in your area.