Become a Member

SCBA DUES | All dues are based on a calendar year — January 1 to December 31

  • FREE Student Membership
    For Students who are enrolled in Law School. If you are gainfully employed and not enrolled in Law School, this member type will not apply.

  • FREE Honorary Membership
    Reserved for Sitting Justices and Judges Article III (federal) and Article VI (state)

  • $40.00 Legal Support Membership
    For Paralegals, Legal Secretaries and Legal Document Assistants

  • $65.00 Family Law Support CCRCs and other Family Law Professionals (enrollment into the Family Law Section)

  • $80.00 Retired Status & Inactive Status
    Requires attorney to be listed as inactive or retired on calbar.ca.gov

    $150.00 Associate
    Non-lawyer

  • $50 1st year of admission to the State Bar of California

  • $125 2nd to 5th year - Practicing for 2 to 5 years.

  • $195 6th to 9th year - Practicing for 6 to 9 years.

  • $210 10+ years - Practicing 10+ years.

    * 25% discount if you receive the low-income fee
    waiver when you pay your State Bar dues.

  • $400.00 All-Inclusive Membership

    • Membership in TWO sections

    • Attendance to all events of chosen sections

    • Attendance to SCBA Signature Events including, but not limited to the Bench Bar Reception & Annual Meeting*

      *Does not include boot camps, retreats, or any other special event sponsored by the section

 SECTIONS

Sections represent 20 areas of practice that encompass the Sacramento County legal community. As a member of a section, you access tailored MCLE’s, networking events catered to your practice area, and a private section page for quick feedback and posting announcements about your area of law.
$25 per section

  • Administrative Law

  • Alternative Dispute Resolution

  • Appellate

  • Bankruptcy and Commercial Law

  • Business Law

  • Cannabis Law

  • Civil Litigation

  • Construction Law

  • Criminal Law

  • Environmental Law

  • Family Law

  • Health Care

  • Immigration Law

  • Intellectual Property Law

  • Labor and Employment Law

  • Probate and Estate Planning

  • Public Law

  • Real Property Law

  • Tax Law

  • Workers’ Compensation

 DIVISIONS

Barristers’ Division
SCBA members who are under the age of 36 and have been practicing law for under 5 years.

Philanthropy Division
SCBA members who want to “do good” in the community in a non-legal fashion, such as serving food at a soup kitchen or assisting with food or clothing drives. The Division will connect members with current volunteer opportunities and organize groups to work at specific charity events.

Solo/Small Practice Division
SCBA members who are attorneys in their own firm or small firm (four or less).

Wellness Division
SCBA members who enjoy running, hiking, biking, or other athletic challenges and overall wellness. The Division will connect members with local events, may organize teams or ride shares for those events, and plan SCBA wellness week.

 COMMITTEES

Committees develop policy options for the board and recommend actions for its consideration and approval. Participation on committees is a worthwhile contribution to the Sacramento legal community and to the public. A brief description of each committee follows. Please indicate any committees for which you would like to obtain additional information.

  • Annual Meeting – Organizes the SCBA Annual Meeting.

  • Bench Bar Reception – Organizes the Bench Bar Reception.

  • Bylaws – Makes recommendations to the board regarding the currency of the SCBA’s Bylaws through a process of review and revision.

  • Changing Legal Industry – This committee monitors legal industry change and helps bring relevant information to our Members.

  • Delegation to CCBA – Organizes delegates and SCBA participation at the Conference of California Bar Associations; drafts and reviews resolutions.

  • Diversity Summer Fellowship – encourages the hiring and retention of minority legal professionals through Summer Associates Program.

  • Electronic Media – Develops policies and procedures governing the use of electronic media by the SCBA, its sections and committees.

  • Ethics – Writes articles for the Sacramento Lawyer Magazine, which may include a MCLE component informing the SCBA Membership of recent ethics opinions, changes (or proposed changes) in law, and emerging trends. Creates guidelines for when or how ethics opinions may be issued, if any.

  • International Human Rights & Domestic Crimes Against Humanity – Educates the public and members of the legal community about issues related to international human rights and domestic crimes against humanity.

  • Judiciary – Evaluates the qualifications of candidates who seek appointment to judicial positions pertaining to Sacramento County.

  • Lawyer Referral and Information Service – Governs policies concerning lawyer referrals made to the public.

  • MCLE – Oversees and advises the board about MCLE credit.

  • Membership – Oversees and advises the board about member benefits and organizational marketing.

  • Nominating Committee – Nominates a slate of candidates for election as board members and recommends SCBA award recipients.

  • Pro Bono – Advises the board about, and operates, the SCBA’s pro bono program. 

  • Sacramento Lawyer Magazine Editorial – Assists with editing the Sacramento Lawyer Magazine.

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Classifieds

Looking for job opportunities? Want to post a new position at your firm? List it on the SCBA Classifieds.

Signature Events

 

FAQs

 

How long does my membership last?

SCBA has annual and a lifetime membership. The annual memberships are calendar year from January to December. The lifetime membership is in perpetuity. Renewals open in November and close in March.

What are ways for me to get involved in the legal community?

We encourage all members to choose at least two sections to gain access to networking and events according to your areas of practice. In addition, we recommend joining a committee, becoming a member-at-large on the Board of Directors, volunteering for Kids Law Day or participating as a panelist.

Do you need to be a member to attend events?

No, but you receive discounts on tickets to events by being a member.

How many events are offered throughout the year?

All sections are required to offer a MCLE lunch program twice a year. Most sections host something on a monthly basis. The SCBA hosts 5 to 6 events annually including Bench Bar and its Annual Meeting at the end of the year.

Do you offer discounted memberships to veterans or active military?

Yes. The SCBA proudly supports our veterans and military members. Veterans are eligible for a 10% discount on all memberships and event tickets.

I am a law student. Can I be a member?

Yes! Law students can join the SCBA for FREE. For events, we often have donated or discounted tickets for students so they can begin to network with the Sacramento legal community. Inquire with Barbara Souza at bsouza@sacbar.org for more information.