California · Business and Professions Code - BPC

BPC §6002: (a) The licensees of the State Bar are all persons admitted and licensed to practice law in this state except justices and judges of courts of record during their continuance in office.

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This statute defines who qualifies as a licensed attorney in the state, including all admitted lawyers except sitting judges and justices.

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(a) The licensees of the State Bar are all persons admitted and licensed to practice law in this state except justices and judges of courts of record during their continuance in office. (b) As used in this chapter or any other provision of law, “member of the State Bar” shall be deemed to refer to a licensee of the State Bar.

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