Wisconsin UPL Statute Summary

Wis. Stat. §757.30, Penalty for practicing without license

West Virginia UPL Statute Summary

W. VA. Code §39-4-23.  Prohibited Acts

(a) A commission as a notary public does not authorize an individual to:

(1) Assist persons in drafting legal records, give legal advice or otherwise practice law;

(2) Act as an immigration consultant or an expert on immigration matters;

Washington D.C. UPL Statute Summary

D.C. App. R. 49 – Unauthorized Practice of Law: “(a) General Rule.  Except as otherwise permitted by these rules, no person may engage in the practice of law in the District of Columbia or in any manner hold out as authorized or competent to practice law in the District of Columbia unless enrolled as an active member of the D.C. Bar.

Washington UPL Statute Summary

Civil Statute: RCW §19.154.Washington Immigration Fraud Protection Act, enacted in 2011, that works in conjunction with Consumer Protection Act RCW §19.86.

Virginia UPL Statute Summary

Code of Virginia Annotated §54.1-3904. Penalty for practicing without authority.

Vermont UPL Statute Summary

3 V.S.A § 127. Unauthorized Practice

Utah UPL Statute Summary

Utah Code Ann §46-1-11 Prohibited acts – Advertising

Texas UPL Statute Summary

Texas Gov’t Code §406.017, Representation as Attorney

Tennessee UPL Statute Summary

South Dakota UPL Statute Summary

South Dakota has a specific statute prohibiting the unauthorized practice of law, SD. Stat. § 16-16-1. However, it provides only for a narrow definition of UPL. To violate the act, one must pose as an attorney of record in court. Holding a notario to the penalties provided by this statute may prove difficult. South Dakota also does not provide for a private cause of action.