WELCOME TO THE SANTA MONICA BAR ASSOCIATION. Founded in 1928, the Santa Monica Bar Association has a rich community of lawyers in various fields. We offer continuing education credits, monthly section lunch programs, opportunities to highlight your firm at events and through educational seminars, special events with our local judiciary, and many other networking opportunities.  As one of the oldest bar associations in California, the SMBA strives to bring the highest quality networking and educational events to Santa Monica and Los Angeles County. 

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Fee Arbitration Program

The Santa Monica Bar Association is proud to participate in the State of California's Mandatory Fee Arbitration (MFA) Program. The MFA Program is an informal, low cost program for resolving fee disputes between people and their lawyers. Our program provides both arbitration services and mediation services for all parties. 

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Learn more about the SMBA and the attorneys who volunteer their time to bring the best and brightest together in Santa Monica.  Read more.

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