Alabama § 34-3-15 - Attorney to Take Oath.
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§ 34-3-15. Attorney to Take Oath.
Every attorney-at-law before being permitted to practice shall take the following oath or affirmation before an officer authorized to administer oaths:
“I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will demean myself as an attorney, according to the best of my learning and ability, and with all good fidelity, as well to the court as to the client; that I will use no falsehood or delay any person’s cause for lucre or malice and that I will support the Constitution of the State of Alabama and of the United States, so long as I continue a citizen thereof, so help me God.”
If any attorney commences practice before taking the oath as prescribed by this section, he or she forfeits the sum of $200, one half to the use of the person suing for the same and the other to the state.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-3-15
What does Code of Alabama § 34-3-15 cover?
Section 34-3-15 ("Attorney to Take Oath.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite Alabama § 34-3-15?
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