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License & bar number lookup

Washington Attorney License Lookup

Search 48,293 attorneys registered with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster) by name or bar number. Every record shows the official license status and as-of date.

48,293
currently registered attorneys
Washington State Bar Association publishes no single roster total; verified against the ABA resident-active benchmark (26,318)
36,718
on active status
0+
active with a Washington business address
lower bound; 36,718 actives have no address on file

How to verify a Washington attorney

  1. Search the attorney by name or bar number in the search box above — it pulls the official Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster) 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.

Washington attorneys — last name “X”

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

Disciplinary actions

See Washington attorney disciplinary actions (4,634 attorneys currently disbarred or suspended of record).

Frequently asked questions

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

Search their name or bar number in the lookup above. It returns the official Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster) record, including current license status and admission year. If no record comes back, the person may not be licensed in Washington.

How many attorneys are registered in Washington?

48,293 attorneys are registered with the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster), and 36,718 are on active status. Every record here shows the official license status and as-of date.

Is Washington attorney discipline public?

Yes. License status, including disbarment and suspension of record, is public information published by the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster). 4,634 Washington attorneys are currently disbarred or suspended of record.

What is a bar number?

A bar number is the unique ID the Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster) 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 Washington attorney's license and disciplinary standing on this site is free and requires no account.

Data sources & last updated

  • Licensing roster & status: Washington State Bar Association (WSBA) — the mandatory licensing authority for Washington lawyers (its public Legal Directory is the official member roster). Public licensing roster.
  • 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.