Frequently Accessed Areas of the VSB Website

Member Usernames were created in 2023 with Email Address of Record as the member username. If registering for the first time, you must register with your email address of record and the name listed on your bar card. If you are unsure of your email address of record with the VSB, please contact [email protected].

First: For security reasons you need to set up a new password to gain access to your account. To do this, follow the steps noted below. 

1. Click the button to open the new system, and then choose “Forgot username?” 
   
   Sign In to the Lawyer Portal
   
   
2. Enter Your Email Address of Record in the Email Field and Click "Submit"
   
3. Email Notification for Username
   You will receive an email from us that will contain your username and a link to return to the sign-in page. Click this link and continue to step 4.
   Remember to check your junk folder for the email. If you do not receive the email, please contact us.
4. Click "Forgot password?"
   
5. Email Notification for Password
   You will receive an email from us that will contain a link to return to set a new password. Click this link and continue to step 6.
6. Enter your new password, confirm, and click "Submit"
   

You will now be able to sign in using your email and new password. You will be taken to your personal landing page where you will find information specifically for you.

This is also a good time to look at your profile and check that we have the most up to date information for you. To do this, click on your name in the top right menu where it says "Hi, Your Name". If you are on a mobile device it will appear as a silhouette of a person.

If you have questions regarding the new system or your membership, please contact [email protected].

If you receive a Runtime Error at Sign In, clearing browser cookies (clear vsb.org cookies) and reloading your browser should fix this issue, and allow you to sign in.

Clear Cookies in Chrome

See instructions to clear cookies in Chrome. 

On your computer, open Chrome.

• At the top right, click More  then scroll down to Settings
• Click Privacy and security > Third-party cookies.
• Click See all site data and permissions.
• At the top right, search for the website's name.
• To the right of the site, click Delete 
• To confirm, click Delete.

Clear Cookies in Edge

See instructions to clear cookies in Edge.

• In Edge, select Settings and more in the upper right corner of your browser window.
  
• Select Settings > Privacy, search, and services.
• Select Choose what to clear under Clear browsing data > Clear browsing data now.
• Under Time range, choose a time range from the list.
• Select Cookies and other site data, and then select Clear now.
  All your cookies and other site data will now be deleted for the time range you selected. This signs you out of most sites.

Active members may use self-service to update their email, phone, or address of record. Please follow these steps. VCC and CCR members will continue to contact [email protected] to request address changes at this time.

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. In the Address of Record area, click the pencil icon in the right hand corner
   
3. Enter your updated information.
   
4. Click "Save & Close"
   
5. Refresh your browser window, there may be a short delay as the system updates. Your updates should now be reflected.

Virginia lawyers can reset their password at any time from within their member area, or by using the 'Forgot Password' option during the sign in function. The following shows how to change your password after logging in. To see the instructions for using the 'Forgot Password' option see the FAQ item "First-time Sign-in Instructions."

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. On your member area left side panel navigate to your "Preferences" tab.
   
3. Under the heading "Change your password" click on "Change password."
   
4. Complete the password change form and save. You should now be able to sign in with your new password.
   

If you were unable to change your password, or have questions, please contact [email protected].

Members may access Fastcase through their member portal.

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. In your member area navigate to your "Fastcase" tab.
   
3. In the Fastcase area, click the "Fastcase" button.
   
4. You will now be transferred to Fastcase.
   

If you have questions regarding accessing Fastcase, please contact [email protected] or [email protected]. More information about Fastcase.

Members may download forms from their member portal including a form requesting a Certificate of Good Standing. They may also access Supreme Court of Virginia forms that require a valid Bar login to access through their member portal. Follow the steps below to access these forms.

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. On your member area left side panel navigate to your "Forms and Downloads" tab.
   
3. In the Forms and Downloads area, you will find several categories of forms to browse.
   
4. Requesting a Certificate of Good Standing.
   
5. Accessing the Supreme Court of Virginia Forms.
   

If you have questions regarding accessing forms, please contact [email protected].

Members may go through their member area to submit an ethics question, or through the main website. Lawyers from other states may contact [email protected] to set up a nonmember account and submit ethics questions.

To submit an ethics questions through the lawyer member area follow these steps:

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. On your member area left side panel navigate to your "My Legal Ethics Questions" tab.
   
3. On the My Legal Ethics Questions tab you can view both questions that are awaiting a response and completed questions. Additionally, you may access the Ethics Hotline by clicking the "Ethics Form" button.
   

To submit an ethics questions through the main website follow these steps:

1. In the primary navigation hover over "Lawyers". It will drop down to show a list of secondary navigation. Click on "Ethics and Conduct".
   
2. On the main Legal Ethics page you can read about legal ethics as well as access previously publicized Legal Ethics Opinions. To submit a questions click "The Ethics Hotline" in the tile.
   
3. Click "Submit Your Question" after reviewing the information on the Hotline page.
   

Virginia lawyers can set their communication preferences and opt out of their information being used for commercial purposes through their member area.

1. After signing in navigate to your member area by clicking where it says "Hi, Your Name" in the top right corner of the webpage.
   
2. On your member area left side panel navigate to your "Preferences" tab.
   
3. Review and select the communication preference and commercial use options.