Attorney Grievance Commission

EMERGENCY NOTICE
Due to the COVID-19 emergency, the Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is closed to the public, effective March 16, 2020.  The office remains operational and you may contact the office by email  at complaints@agc.maryland.gov or phone at (410) 514-7051.  Please check this website for updates.

The Attorney Grievance Commission oversees the conduct of both Maryland attorneys and nonmembers of the Maryland Bar who engage in the practice of law in the State. The Office of Bar Counsel investigates and, where indicated, prosecutes attorneys whose conduct violates the Maryland Attorneys’ Rules of Professional Conduct as well as those engaged in the unauthorized practice of law. Bar Counsel also reviews notifications of overdrafts on attorney escrow accounts.

To learn more about the Commission and Office of Bar Counsel and their responsibilities, browse through our web pages.

The Attorney Grievance Commission of Maryland is dedicated to protecting the public and maintaining the integrity of the legal profession. The Commission, through the Office of Bar Counsel, seeks to encourage and promote the ethical practice of law and the highest standards of professionalism by members of the Bar. In carrying out their functions of evaluating complaints and enforcing ethical standards for lawyers, the Commission and Bar Counsel strive for fairness and equity.