The Board of Bar Commissioners (BBC) is the governing and policy-making body of the Alabama State Bar. The board is composed of 76 members. Of those 76, there are 67 members who are elected from the 41 judicial circuits (§34-3-40) and nine at-large members who are selected by the board (§34-3-41). Any member in good standing may run for election upon nomination by five or more members residing in the circuit where the nominee resides or upon a declaration of candidacy (§34-3-42). Commission terms run for three years beginning at the annual meeting in July following the member’s election or selection.

The Board of Bar Commissioners has the authority to promulgate and enforce rules relating to admissions, rules of ethics and discipline of its membership. Other responsibilities of the board include determining the qualifications and requirements for admission to the practice of law; investigating and acting on complaints concerning conduct of members and applicants for admission; overseeing the bar examination; assisting local bar associations and more.

Current Board Members

 

Meeting Dates for 2024 - 2025

 

September 13, 2024 Montgomery
November 1, 2024 Montgomery
January 24, 2025 Montgomery
March 21, 2025 Montgomery
May 2, 2025 Montgomery
July 16-19, 2025 Annual Meeting, Point Clear, AL

Board Minutes

 

General Information

View our updated Board of Bar Commissioners information document.

 

Election Information

Learn more about the Board of Bar Commissioners Election process.

 

Officers & Executive Council