The purpose of the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection is to promote public confidence in the administration of justice and the integrity of the legal profession by reimbursing losses caused by the dishonest conduct of lawyers licensed or otherwise authorized to practice law in the courts of this jurisdiction occurring ...
The occupational license fee is $325 and the special membership dues are $162.50 annually. The deadline for payment is October 31. Payments received after that date are subject to a statutory late fee of $48.75, which we have no discretion to waive under any circumstance.
Special Membership Those exempt from licensing by virtue of a position held (i.e. judgeships, attorneys general, U.S. attorneys, district attorneys, etc.) also qualify for special memberships. Attorneys who hold a special membership ARE NOT permitted to engage in the private practice of law in Alabama.
Legal Services Alabama (“LSA”) is an independent, nonprofit organization that provides qualifying low-income families across all 67 counties of Alabama with free civil legal aid in a wide variety of areas.
This number is printed on the wallet card attached to your license or special membership. Members may request their Bar ID by emailing [email protected] or by contacting the Attorney Licensing Office at (334) 269-1515.