General Questions

Search Commnly Asked Legal Questions
  1. What are my other CLE requirements?

    Please contact the State Bar of Texas MCLE department at 800-204-2222, ext. 1806.

  2. I have an ethics question. Can you assist me?

    If you are a licensed attorney in Texas, call the Ethics Helpline at 800-532-3947. The Attorney Client Assistance Program (CAAP) is available for public assistance at 800-932-1900.

  3. Will the administrative suspension show on my record?

    The date of reinstatement will relate back to the date of the suspension if you take care of the suspension within 45 days.

  4. I need to pay my SBOT membership dues. Who do I contact?

    Please contact the State Bar of Texas Membership department at 800-204-2222, ext. 1383.

  5. I have a complaint against an attorney. Who do I contact?

    Contact the Grievance Information Helpline at 800-932-1900.

  6. I need help finding an attorney. Who do I contact?

    Contact the Lawyer Referral Information Service at (800) 252-9690.

  7. Is the Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas course approved in other states for CLE credit?

    The Justice James A. Baker Guide to Ethics and Professionalism in Texas course is pre-approved only in Texas.  You may apply for CLE credit in other states.  For the online course, a copy of the course description and speakers’ biographies is available.  We do not provide any other materials for the online course.  A copy of the Certificate of Completion can be found under the  “My Account” link once the course has been completed.  If you are attending the live course, you can request the Uniform Certificate of Attendance in person upon completion of the course.