| Only attorneys certified by the Board of Legal
Specialization of the State Bar of California may represent themselves as Family Law
Specialists certified by the State Bar of California, although any attorney may refer to
herself or himself as a specialist or as specializing in Family Law. To be certified
by the Board of Legal Specialization of the State Bar of California, an attorney must: 1.Be an active member in good standing of the State Bar of California;
2.Pass a written examination covering California Family Law;
3.Have substantial experience in the field of Family Law;
4.Complete specified approved legal education requirements
applicable to the Family Law field; and
5.Be favorably evaluated by judges and other attorneys
concerning his or her knowledge, ability and experience in the practice of Family Law.
Certification by the Board of Legal Specialization is for a five
year period. Recertification for additional five year periods does not require
further examination but does require continuing compliance with other listed standards.
Certification gives lawyers the opportunity to make their
experience and practice specialty known to the public and attorney attorneys. By
continued compliance with the listed requirements, a Certified Family Law Specialist
maintains and improves his or her knowledge and competence in the Family Law field.
Names and addresses of all Board Certified Family Law
Specialists may be obtained from the office of the Board of Legal Specialization, State
Bar of California, 100 Van Ness Avenue, 28th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94102
415/241-2136.
We also recommend a visit to the web site of the Association of Certified Family Law Specialists. |
