If a red flag is raised by your state board of bar examiners due to a past indiscretion, or if the character and fitness background data you provided is otherwise inadequate (due to inaccuracies or omissions), you may require legal representation. Make sure you have a competent attorney by your side. You should also consider seeking counsel if you are worried about your answer to a particular bar application question and especially if you have received a notice of hearing.

The most common issues that typically warrant further character and fitness investigation by your state board of bar examiners include, but are not limited to: criminal records (you must disclose all past criminal activity - even if your file is sealed or expunged), evidence of financial irresponsibility, substance abuse, untreated mental illness, and lying (i.e. any lack of candor or failing to disclose pertinent information).

If you are a student looking for an attorney referral, please email info@barapp.com and we will be happy to refer you to an attorney experienced in bar application and character & fitness matters. Please be sure to provide your contact information and reference the relevant state in which you are taking the bar exam or otherwise seeking bar admission.