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Virginia Attorney License Lookup

Search 54,192 attorneys registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.

54,192
currently registered attorneys
Virginia State Bar publishes no single roster total; verified against the ABA resident-active benchmark (24,120)
33,632
on active status
reconciles to Virginia State Bar 32,283 active/registered (+4.2%)
24,992+
active with a Virginia business address
lower bound; 65 actives have no address on file

How to verify a Virginia attorney

  1. Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record.
  2. Confirm the license status reads "active" (not suspended, disbarred, inactive, or not eligible).
  3. Check the disciplinary standing — disbarred or suspended is a public record you can see before you hire.
  4. Cross-check the bar number and admission year against anything the attorney told you.

Virginia attorneys — last name “X”

Active Virginia attorneys with last names starting “X.” Use the search box above for an exact name or bar number.

Disciplinary actions

See Virginia attorney disciplinary actions (1,031 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).

Frequently asked questions

How do I check if a lawyer is licensed in Virginia?

Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Virginia.

How many attorneys are registered in Virginia?

54,192 attorneys are registered with the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department, and 33,632 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.

Is Virginia attorney discipline public?

Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department. 1,031 Virginia attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.

What is a bar number?

A bar number is the unique ID the Virginia State Bar (mandatory bar) — Membership Department 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 Virginia attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.

Data sources & last updated

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.