Beyond the Bar: Your 5-Step Guide to Discovering Whether a Lawyer Is Shady

Research shows you can't rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you're considering hiring. Here's how to check out a lawyer before you hire.

# Beyond the Bar: Your 5-Step Guide to Discovering Whether a Lawyer Is Shady Research shows you can't rely on some state bar websites to vet a lawyer you're considering hiring. Here's how to check out a lawyer before you hire. **Read the full article:** [Kiplinger](https://www.kiplinger.com/personal-finance/guide-to-discovering-whether-a-lawyer-is-shady) *This article was originally published by Kiplinger. MoneyWiseInc provides expert curation of the best financial content from trusted sources.*