Alabama § 34-3-1 - Unlawful Practice of Law.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-3-1 — Unlawful Practice of Law., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-3-1. Unlawful Practice of Law.
If any person shall, without having become duly licensed to practice, or whose license to practice shall have expired either by disbarment, failure to pay his license fee within 30 days after the day it becomes due, or otherwise, practice or assume to act or hold himself or herself out to the public as a person qualified to practice or carry on the calling of a lawyer, he or she shall be guilty of a misdemeanor and fined not to exceed $500, or be imprisoned for a period not to exceed six months, or both.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Alabama § 34-3-1
What does Code of Alabama § 34-3-1 cover?
Section 34-3-1 ("Unlawful Practice of Law.") 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 § 34-3-1?
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