The Oakland County Bar Association is the fastest growing professional association exclusively representing Oakland County's legal industry. The OCBA seeks to serve the professional needs of our members, improve the justice system, and ensure the delivery of quality legal services to the public.

Why do attorneys join the OCBA? There are many reasons, but primarily because the individual feels he or she should identify with a society which represents his or her professional interests. The OCBA serves as a central source of information and services for its members. Our members are active in more than 40 association committees, representing substantive areas of law, community service projects and various association events. The OCBA conducts educational programs and represents its members on a local, state and national level. If you are not already a member, check out the full range of member benefits we offer in our Membership Benefits page. If you prefer to fax or mail a printed application, please download our printable membership application. Welcome to the Oakland County Bar Association!

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Dues Structure - Valid until June 30, 2009

Sustaining Membership - Eligible to vote and hold office. A sustaining Member's extra commitment to the association enables us to pursure the loftiest goals of the legal profession. Sustaining Member's names are periodically featured in LACHES magazine, recognized as stellar supporters of legal ideals.

Regular Membership - Eligible to vote and hold office

Associate Membership - Licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan and engaged in full-time employment with a governmental agency or department, or a 501(C)(3) organization. 

Law School Affiliate Membership - Although not active practitioners or members of the legal profession, they are employed by a law school, such as professors, teachers, teaching assistants and administrators.

Legal Assistant Membership - Qualified through education, training or work experience and employed or retained by a lawyer, law office, governmental agency or other entity in performance of legal services not primarily clerical or secretarial under the ultimate direction and supervision of a licensed attorney. Must be sponsored annually by an OCBA member who certifies as to the above.

Student Membership - available to active law school students.