General public
Here you will find tools to help you find a lawyer, prepare for your first meeting and verify the status of a lawyer. Since protecting the public is at the heart of the Barreau’s mission, you’ll also find details on how to file a complaint against a lawyer.
Doing business with a lawyer
By doing business with a lawyer, you'll get sound advice on how to assert your rights and you'll be sure you’re dealing with a trained professional whose practise of the profession is supervised by the Barreau du Québec. We offer many tips to help you get the best service from your lawyer, from the very first time you meet to the moment you receive your invoice.
Filing a complaint
The Barreau du Québec's principal mandate is to protect the public. It ensures discipline within the legal profession and compliance with the rules of ethics and professional conduct and it monitors the competence of its members and aspiring members. You may contact the Barreau at any time if you have doubts regarding the conduct of a lawyer.
Notices of striking off the roll
Is a person who calls himself a lawyer duly registered on the Tableau de l'Ordre? Is her right to practice subject to a suspension or restrictions that prevent her from providing you with the services she claims to offer? The answers to these questions are public. You will find them here.