Florida Bar Association Complaints Against Attorneys

If you have questions about filing a complaint against a lawyer you may contact the florida bar s attorney consumer assistance program acap hotline at toll free 1 866 352 0707.

Florida bar association complaints against attorneys.

The florida bar accepts complaints against attorneys investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys who engage in unethical conduct. If the issue remains unresolved after consulting with one of the fba s staff attorneys then submit a florida bar inquiry complaint form. The florida bar accepts complaints against attorneys investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys who engage in unethical conduct. However other attorneys and even judges sometimes file complaints against attorneys for improper behavior.

Lawyer regulation department considers whether an attorney has violated our rules of conduct and determines whether under the totality of the circumstances the florida bar will seek discipline against the attorney. To file a complaint against a florida attorney after first trying to settle the issue with the attorney contact the florida bar association s attorney consumer assistance program at 866 352 0707. If your inquiry complaint is closed you will receive a written explanation of the reasons for the closure. In most cases a board of lawyers and non lawyers will review the complaint.

The florida bar operates the attorney consumer assistance program acap for consumers who are dissatisfied or think a lawyer may have acted unethically and want to consider filing a complaint.