CALLING THE HOTLINE

Attorneys may reach the Ethics Hotline from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (Pacific Time) on weekdays by calling 800.238.4427 (800.2.ETHICS) within California or 415.538.2150 from outside of California.

All calls to the Ethics Hotline generally are confidential. Staff members may refer callers to other State Bar departments, but ordinarily do not inform any other departments about the contents of calls.

Due to limited staff, the Hotline receptionist will take your name and phone number, and a Hotline staff member will return your call, often calling you in less than an hour. An emergency call receives top priority and at the discretion of Hotline staff may get an immediate response.

The Hotline accommodates attorneys who do not wish to divulge their names or telephone numbers. The receptionist will take pseudonyms and schedule appointments for anonymous callers.