The Virginia Board of Bar Examiners (the "Board") is an agency of the Supreme Court of Virginia. In addition, its statutory authority is found in 54.1-3919 et seq. of the Code of Virginia. The Board is responsible for ascertaining the qualifications of applicants for admission to the Bar of Virginia and licensing those applicants who meet those requirements as established by the Supreme Court of Virginia, the Virginia General Assembly, and the Rules and Regulations issued by the Board.

Deals with matters involving violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct by attorneys and the unauthorized practice of law by non-attorneys. Complaint Inquiries may be submitted on the website at: www.vsb.org/site/regulation/inquiry

Investigates charges of judicial misconduct or serious mental or physical disability that interferes with a judge's duties. May not investigate matters of judicial discretion, such as the ruling of the judge. Cannot change any judicial decision, which can only be done by a higher court or other process as provided by law. All complaints must be in writing, addressed to the Commission, and signed by the complainant. The writer should include the name of the judge, a detailed description of the alleged misconduct or disability, the names of any witnesses, and the writer's address and telephone number. The Commission does not accept telephone, fax or email complaints.