License & bar number lookup
North Carolina Attorney License Lookup
Search 45,691 attorneys registered with the North Carolina State Bar by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.
How to verify a North Carolina attorney
- Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official North Carolina State Bar record.
- Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
- Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
- Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.
North Carolina attorneys — last name “X”
Active North Carolina attorneys with last names starting “X.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.
Nicholas John Xanthopoulos
Durham, NC
- Bar #
- 61529
Diana Marie Xavier
Monroe, NC
- Bar #
- 62780
Joshua Dafydd Xerri
Raleigh, NC
- Bar #
- 60127
Qizhen Xiao
Raleigh, NC
- Bar #
- 58344
Daixi Xu
Greensboro, NC
- Bar #
- 58845
Disciplinary actions
See North Carolina attorney disciplinary actions (1,880 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).
Frequently asked questions
How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in North Carolina?
Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official North Carolina State Bar record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in North Carolina.
How many attorneys are registered in North Carolina?
45,691 attorneys are registered with the North Carolina State Bar, and 33,776 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.
Is North Carolina attorney discipline public?
Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the North Carolina State Bar. 1,880 North Carolina attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.
What is a bar number?
A bar number is the unique ID the North Carolina State Bar assigns to each admitted attorney. It is the most reliable way to confirm you are looking at the right person, especially for common names.
Does this cost anything?
No. Looking up a North Carolina attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.
Data sources & last updated
- Licensing roster & status: North Carolina State Bar. Roster reconciled against the ABA resident-active benchmark below.
- Resident-attorney benchmark: ABA National Lawyer Population Survey 2024.
- Data on this page as of 2026-06-13 (last roster ingest).
This site republishes official public records and is not legal advice, a lawyer referral service, or a consumer reporting agency. Information here may not be used to make decisions about employment, tenancy, or credit (FCRA). Records are shown as published by their official sources and may contain errors or be out of date; consult the linked official source to verify. To correct or dispute a record, contact the licensing authority of record.