What Is A Board Certified Attorney?

The Certification Process:

(Reprinted from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization website, www.TBLS.org)

Board Certification is a voluntary designation program for attorneys and legal assistants. Initial certification is valid for a period of five years. To remain certified, an attorney and legal assistant must apply for recertification every five years and meet substantial involvement, peer review and continuing legal education requirements for the specialty area.

To become Board Certified in a specialty area, an attorney must have:

Been licensed to practice law for at least five years
Devoted a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years
Handled a wide variety of matters in the area to demonstrate experience and involvement
Attended continuing education seminars regularly to keep legal training up to date
Been evaluated by fellow lawyers and judges
Passed a written examination

The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was created by, and operates under the authority of, the Supreme Court of Texas. Its members are appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas. The Board administers the program by which an attorney may earn a certificate of special competence in a particular field of law. The program is voluntary and is funded entirely by fees imposed on participating attorneys.

For more information contact:
Texas Board of Legal Specialization
P.O. Box 12487
Austin, Texas 78711-2487

(800) 204-2222, ext. 1454
(512) 463-1454

In 1995, Stephen Gustitis became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While most attorneys practice 10, 15 or 20 years to reach the experience level necessary to achieve board certification, Mr. Gustitis met the rigorous requirements and passed the exam after being licensed for only five years. The most effective criminal defense lawyers are Board Certified - Call the Firm for a free consultation about your charges.


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Home Attorney Profile Practice Areas Defense Overview Featured Article Client Resources Students Rights Links Contact Us Free Initial Consultation 979-823-9111 Phone Answered 24 hrs a Day Thousands of Cases Defended	What Is A Board Certified Attorney? The Certification Process: (Reprinted from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization website, www.TBLS.org) Board Certification is a voluntary designation program for attorneys and legal assistants. Initial certification is valid for a period of five years. To remain certified, an attorney and legal assistant must apply for recertification every five years and meet substantial involvement, peer review and continuing legal education requirements for the specialty area. To become Board Certified in a specialty area, an attorney must have: Been licensed to practice law for at least five years Devoted a required percentage of practice to a specialty area for at least three years Handled a wide variety of matters in the area to demonstrate experience and involvement Attended continuing education seminars regularly to keep legal training up to date Been evaluated by fellow lawyers and judges Passed a written examination The Texas Board of Legal Specialization was created by, and operates under the authority of, the Supreme Court of Texas. Its members are appointed by the President of the State Bar of Texas. The Board administers the program by which an attorney may earn a certificate of special competence in a particular field of law. The program is voluntary and is funded entirely by fees imposed on participating attorneys. For more information contact: Texas Board of Legal Specialization P.O. Box 12487 Austin, Texas 78711-2487 (800) 204-2222, ext. 1454 (512) 463-1454 In 1995, Stephen Gustitis became Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. While most attorneys practice 10, 15 or 20 years to reach the experience level necessary to achieve board certification, Mr. Gustitis met the rigorous requirements and passed the exam after being licensed for only five years. The most effective criminal defense lawyers are Board Certified - Call the Firm for a free consultation about your charges.	Print this page