California Board-Certified Specialists
11 specialty areas certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization (CBLS), an independent body separate from the State Bar of California. Board certification reflects exam, experience, and peer review in a specialty area.
What is board certification?
Board certifications shown on attorney profiles, when available, are issued by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Board certification reflects an attorney's experience and examination in a specialty area; it does not constitute a guarantee of outcome or quality of representation.
★ Family Law
Divorce, custody, support, adoption, and domestic relations.
1,401 certified attorneys
★ Estate Planning, Trust & Probate Law
Wills, trusts, probate, and trust administration.
998 certified attorneys
★ Workers' Compensation Law
Workplace injuries and WCAB benefit claims.
908 certified attorneys
★ Appellate Law
Appeals, writs, and post-trial review.
286 certified attorneys
★ Criminal Law
Criminal defense and related proceedings.
247 certified attorneys
★ Taxation Law
Tax planning and IRS/FTB controversies.
233 certified attorneys
★ Immigration & Nationality Law
Visas, green cards, citizenship, and removal defense.
227 certified attorneys
★ Bankruptcy Law
Consumer and business bankruptcy and debt relief.
130 certified attorneys
★ Legal Malpractice Law
Professional liability and legal malpractice claims.
90 certified attorneys
★ Franchise & Distribution Law
Franchise, dealership, and distribution agreements.
39 certified attorneys
★ Admiralty and Maritime Law
Maritime, shipping, and admiralty matters.
18 certified attorneys