The florida bar accepts complaints against attorneys investigates those complaints and prosecutes attorneys who engage in unethical conduct.
Fl bar association complaint.
Rule 4 8 4 of the rules regulating the florida bar in relevant part provides.
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.
A violate or attempt to violate the rules of professional conduct knowingly assist or induce another to do so or do so through the acts of another.
A lawyer shall not.
The florida bar s attorney consumer assistance program acap is working remotely so there may be delays in processing complaints.
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 the issue remains unresolved after consulting with one of the fba s staff attorneys then submit a florida bar inquiry complaint form.
If you feel you have been unfairly treated by a lawyer contact acap at 866 352 0707.
Acap hotline 866 352 0707 acap frequently asked questions.
If the florida bar has jurisdiction the inquiry is considered as a complaint and a formal disciplinary file is opened.
When a disciplinary file is opened bar counsel continues the investigation and decides if the complaint should be referred to a grievance committee.
Jefferson street tallahassee florida 32399 2300 toll free 1 866 352 0707 acap important instructions you must read prior to filling out the inquiry complaint form please read all instructions carefully before completing the inquiry complaint form.