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Lawyer Discipline: Process, Cases, and Resources

The North Carolina State Bar is responsible for regulating attorney conduct and upholding the integrity of the legal profession. Here you'll find information about the disciplinary process, cases, orders of discipline, annual reports, and resources to help lawyers and the public understand how discipline works.

Resources

Roadmap of the Disciplinary Process

The disciplinary process is in place to protect the public from harm that could result from unethical conduct of lawyers and to protect the integrity of the justice system.

Pending Disciplinary Hearing Commission Cases

View the Disciplinary Hearing Commission (DHC) trial schedule, as well as complaints and answers filed with the DHC.

Temporary Restraining Orders and Preliminary Injunctions

Search and view Wake County Superior Court's injunctions prohibiting the following North Carolina lawyers from handling entrusted funds.

Past Discipline and Disability Matters

Search public discipline imposed by the Grievance Committee, orders imposing professional discipline entered by the Disciplinary Hearing Commission, and state and federal courts and orders transferring lawyers to disability inactive status.

Administrative Fees and Costs

The North Carolina State Bar assess administrative fees and actual costs to lawyers in connection with imposition of professional discipline and in connection with petitions for reinstatement, stay, and show cause.