Jail Sign Board FAQ for Criminal Defense Attorneys
The Program Manager receiving, and processing applications will cross reference the information submitted with the State Bar of California’s official Attorney Search website to verify the information provided in the application.
Below is a link to the website:
https://apps.calbar.ca.gov/attorney/LicenseeSearch/QuickSearch
Yes. When applying to be posted on the sign board please ensure the license number written on the application is associated with a physical address in Santa Clara County. If your law firm is headquartered outside of Santa Clara County, please provide a license number of an employee who conducts business in Santa Clara County on behalf the law firm. Only the employee’s attorney’s license number will be listed on the sign board, not the employee’s name.
No. Unfortunately, once the deadline has passed, for reasons of fairness the County cannot accept applications.
No. Per Board Policy 3.60 attorneys applying to be posted must have a physical office located in Santa Clara County.
No. Only one listing per law firm is allowed.
No. Only the information identified in Board Policy 3.60 can be posted on the board.
Yes. Per Board Policy 3.60 the telephone number listed on the sign board must have a local area code.
For further information or if you do not see your question answered below, please email [email protected].