At a Glance
The nation’s busiest and largest State Bar
Key 2020 statistics highlight the size and breadth of the work we do to carry out all aspects of our mission.
13,900
Bar exam applicants tested
2,630
New attorneys admitted
588
Provisionally licensed lawyers approved
260,000
Total number of attorneys licensed
$97.2 million
Legal aid funds distributed
832
Victims reimbursed through the Client Security Fund, which distributed a record total of $11.75 million
17,500
Cases of attorney misconduct and nonattorney unauthorized practice of law processed
261
Attorneys disciplined
317
Nonattorney practice cases referred to law enforcement
136,000
Customer service calls handled