Form

Attorney-Client Bridge Program

Request for Assistance

The Public Trust Liaison's Attorney-Client Bridge Program facilitates the voluntary resolution of minor attorney-client grievances involving communication or case file issues. Please fill out the form and answer all applicable questions so we can determine if your application meets our submission guidelines. Further screening may be required. If issues remain after the program, clients may file a complaint with the State Bar.

First Name*

Last Name*

Street address

City

State/Region

Zip Code

Phone number:*

Email*

Attorney's First Name*

Attorney's Last Name*

State Bar Number

1. Request for assistance:*

2. What is the status of your matter?*

My legal matter has concluded

I have a pending civil matter

I have a pending criminal matter

3. Please provide the date of your last communication with your attorney/former attorney:*

Month/Day/Year

4. Please describe the substance of your last communication with your attorney/former attorney:*

5. Have you fired your attorney? (Either a "Yes" or "No" response is required if you are seeking return of file assistance/Enter "Not Applicable" for communication requests)*

Yes

Not Applicable

6. Have you requested your client file after terminating your attorney? (Either a "Yes" or "No" response is required if you are seeking return of file assistance/Enter "Not Applicable" for communication assistance requests)*

Yes

Not Applicable

7. Have you hired a new attorney? (Either a "Yes" or "No" response is required if you are seeking return of file assistance/Enter "Not Applicable" for communication assistance requests)*

Yes (if yes, complete contact fields below)

Not Applicable

8. Please provide any additional information relevant to your request for assistance:

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Attorney-Client Bridge Program

Request for Assistance