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Filing a Complaint
If you have problems with your lawyer, we are here to help. Please see the Attorney Complaint Information Brochure [PDF] for answers to common questions about the complaint process. You may also download the complaint form in English or Spanish [PDF files] If you have questions, call us at (800)932-1900.
Complaints Against Your Lawyer
If your lawyer fails to return calls or emails, neglects your case, refuses to return your file, or commits other violations of the disciplinary rules, we are here to help.* Our complaint process allows you to file a complaint with the State Bar of Texas. This process is designed to protect you.
How to File a Complaint
You must take certain steps to file a complaint with the State Bar of Texas. Read about them here.
Contact a Chief Disciplinary Counsel's Office (CDC)
After the State Bar of Texas receives your complaint, it is reviewed by the Chief Disciplinary Counsel's (CDC) Office to determine whether your attorney has committed a violation.
What to Do if You Cannot Contact Your Attorney
If your attorney dies, disappears, becomes disabled, or is suspended or disbarred, here is a checklist of the steps you should take.
Disciplinary Rules:
* Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct [PDF]: All Texas lawyers must follow these conduct rules.
* Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure [PDF]: These rules establish the procedures that must be followed in a lawyer discipline case, including how the disciplinary system works and how cases are handled.
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