Supreme Court of New Jersey - Board on Attorney Certification
PO Box 965
Trenton, NJ 08625-0965
For General Information: 609-815-2930
or email to
BAC.Mailbox@njcourts.gov
Finding the right attorney is to the benefit of both you and the
attorney you choose. That is why the Supreme Court of New Jersey has
directed the
Board on Attorney Certification
to administer the attorney certification program in an effort both
to protect consumers from false advertising and to raise the level
of competence of attorneys in this State. This program is designed
to help you make an informed decision when seeking and selecting a
lawyer.
The Board on Attorney Certification was established by the Supreme
Court of New Jersey in 1980 for the purpose of helping consumers
find attorneys who have a recognized level of competence in
particular fields of law. Attorneys may be designated by the Supreme
Court as "certified attorneys" if they: are able to
demonstrate sufficient levels of experience, education, knowledge
and skill in a specific area of law or practice; have passed a
rigorous examination; and have been recognized by their peers as
having sufficient skills and reputation in the designated specialty.
The Supreme Court, through recommendation by the Board, certifies
attorneys in five areas: civil trial law, criminal trial law,
matrimonial law, municipal court law, and workers' compensation law.
An attorney must meet the following requirements to become
certified: