Legal Specialty Areas

The State Bar of California's Board of Legal Specialization certifies specialists in the following areas of law:

Admiralty and Maritime Law
Appellate Law
Bankruptcy Law
Criminal Law
Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law
Family Law
Franchise and Distribution Law
Immigration and Nationality Law
Legal Malpractice Law
Taxation Law
Workers' Compensation Law

The board also accredits the following organizations to offer certification in certain areas of law. Contact these organizations directly to begin the certification process.

Certification	Accredited Organization
Business Bankruptcy Law Consumer Bankruptcy Law Creditors' Rights Law	American Board of Certification
Civil Trial Advocacy Criminal Trial Advocacy Family Law Trial Advocacy Social Security Disability Law	National Board of Legal Specialty Certification
Legal Malpractice Medical Malpractice	American Board of Professional Liability Attorneys
Elder Law	National Elder Law Foundation
Juvenile Law (Child Welfare)	National Association of Counsel for Children

Contact Us

Questions? Contact us at LegalSpec@calbar.ca.gov or at (415)538-2120.