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The Daily Insight

How do I contact the California bar?

Author

Andrew Ramirez

Published Apr 07, 2026

For the public

PhoneSubjectEmail
800-843-9053 213-765-1200 (outside California)Complaints of attorney misconduct
866-44-CA-LAW (866-442-2529) 415-538-2250 (outside California)Need legal help, find an attorney
213-765-1140Client Security Fund[email protected]
415-538-2020Fee Disputes

Does California require attorney real estate closing?

You Need Not Hire an Attorney, Although You Might Want To While some states require that an each party to a real estate transaction retain a lawyer to represent their interests at the closing; California does not. Your real estate agent will help you complete this form, and you need not have an attorney review it.

What is the status of the California bar exam?

The next California Bar Exam is scheduled for July 27–28, 2021. The exam will be administered primarily remotely online.

Do you need an attorney to sell a house in California?

First and foremost, you absolutely need the assistance of a real estate attorney to ensure the sale is done in compliance with all California laws. Real estate agents cannot give you legal advice, so if you have questions about the sale agreement, or are not using a Realtor, you will need to contact an attorney.

How hard is it to pass the California bar exam?

Despite making these changes, this difficult bar exam has the lowest pass rate of any test held in the United States, according to List Surge. Furthermore, ABA Journal noted that the California bar passage rate in 2018 was the lowest in 67 years— only 40.7% for July test takers.

How many times can I take the bar exam in California?

There is no limit to the number of times you can take the California bar exam other than the fact that there are only two administrations per year, one in February and one in July. Test takers may take the California bar exam as many times as they choose.