A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for (3) years or less may be reinstated by paying the licensing fees at the Inactive Status rate for each of the years suspended plus the current licensing fee, the current Client Security Fund assessment and a $200 reinstatement fee. 14-107(b) Rules for Integration and Management.
Understanding How to Leave, and Rejoin, The Utah Bar
Reinstatement, Resignation and Readmission
Lawyers should be aware of the process of reinstating their Bar license after suspension, the availability of resignation from the Bar, and the process of readmission to the Bar after resignation. The following information does not apply to limited licenses which have separate provisions.
A lawyer whose license has been suspended for failing to pay any required fees for three (3) years or more must file an application for admission to the Utah State Bar, be approved by the Character and Fitness Committee, pay a $1,000 application fee and comply with all the other requirements for admission, which may include taking the bar examination. This process may take several months. Rule 14-107(b) Rules for Integration and Management. Rule 14-717(a) Rules Governing Admission; fees established by policy.
If there are no disciplinary matters outstanding or pending and he or she is not currently suspended from the practice of law, a lawyer may resign from the Bar by submitting a request for resignation without Discipline pending which can be obtained by contacting the Licensing Department. If there are disciplinary matters outstanding or pending or he or she is currently suspended from the practice of law, a lawyer may submit a written notification of resignation, which will not be effective unless approved by the Office of Professional Conduct.
Readmission is limited to four opportunities a year; October, February, May and August. Rule 14-716.
A lawyer who resigned without discipline pending who wishes to be readmitted must file an Application for Admission to the Utah State Bar, be approved by the Character and Fitness Committee, pay a $1000 application fee and comply with all other requirements for admission, which may include taking the bar examination. This process may take several months. Rule 14-717(a), Rules Governing Admission.