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WELCOME TO THE AUSTIN BAR
ENHANCING THE LEGAL PROFESSION, ADMINISTRATION OF JUSTICE, AND OUR COMMUNITY THROUGH EDUCATION, NETWORKING, AND PUBLIC SERVICE.
The Austin Bar Association was founded in 1893 as a nonprofit professional organization for attorneys. Its mission is to enhance the legal profession, administration of justice, and the community through education, networking, and public service. The Austin Bar prides itself on a long-standing commitment to providing attorneys continuing legal education, networking and social opportunities, and opportunities to serve the community. We are the hub for all local legal information. See all of the Austin Bar Association Member Benefits.
AUSTIN BAR ASSOCIATIONMEMBERSHIP CATEGORY |
ANNUAL FEE |
|---|---|
|
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
|
Licensed less than 5 years: $250 | 5 years or more: $280 |
|
SOLO/SMALL FIRM
|
Licensed less than 5 years: $205 | 5 years or more: $230 |
| CRIMINAL LAWYER (With 50% court appointments) |
$125 |
| FULL TIME JUDGE
|
Licensed less than 5 years: $205 | 5 years or more: $230 |
| LAW SCHOOL FACULTY |
Licensed less than 5 years: $205 | 5 years or more: $230 |
| OUT OF STATE/INACTIVE ATTORNEYS |
Licensed less than 5 years: $205 | 5 years or more: $230 |
| CAFA ATTORNEY |
$125 |
| EMERITUS (Over 70 years old) |
$230 |
| GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY |
$125 |
| STAFF ATTORNEY FOR 501c3 | $125 |
| NEWLY LICENSED ATTORNEY (1 year or less) |
Free |
| LAW STUDENTS |
Free |
| PARALEGAL |
$90 |
AYLA MEMBERSHIP CATEGORY(39 years or younger as of July 1, 2025, or licensed less than 12 years) |
ANNUAL FEE |
|---|---|
|
REGULAR MEMBERSHIP
|
$95 |
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SOLO/GOVERNMENT ATTORNEY
|
$60 |
| NEWLY LICENSED ATTORNEY (1 year or less) |
Free |
| SUSTAINING MEMBERSHIP |
$95 |
| LAW STUDENT MEMBERSHIP |
$25 |
| PARALEGAL |
$30 |
Email austinbar@austinbar.org or call 512-472-0279 for any membership inquiries.
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