At a Glance
The nation’s busiest and largest State Bar
Key 2023 statistics highlight the size and breadth of the work we do to carry out all aspects of our mission.
12,036
Bar exam applicants tested
New attorneys admitted
271,497
Total number of attorneys licensed
$149.6 M
Legal aid funds distributed
Victims reimbursed through the Client Security Fund, which distributed a total of $6.23 million
17,360
Complaints about attorney misconduct and nonattorney unauthorized practice of law processed Fiscal Year (FY)
198
Attorneys disciplined (FY)
Nonattorney practice cases referred to law enforcement
+
Customer service calls handled
+
Customer service calls handled