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About Certified Family Law Specialists
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:
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Be an active member in good standing of
the State Bar of California;
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Pass a written examination covering
California Family Law;
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Have substantial experience in the field
of Family Law;
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Complete specified approved legal
education requirements applicable to the Family Law field; and
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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 other
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 State Bar
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.
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