Virginia Attorney CE audits & penalties
What happens if a attorney misses CE requirements in Virginia, and how the board checks compliance — sourced from the official board.
MCLE noncompliance: a $100 noncompliance fee is assessed if required hours are not completed by Oct 31; a $100 late filing fee applies if hours are not reported by Dec 15 (plus another $100 after Feb 1); administrative suspension follows in mid-March with a $250 reinstatement fee ($50 more for each prior MCLE suspension, up to $500). Dues nonpayment brings a $25 delinquency fee per rule and a $150 reinstatement fee after suspension.Verify with board
How compliance is checked
No audit process appears in the available data. Keep your certificates regardless — boards can request proof of completion at renewal or during an investigation.
Official source: Virginia State Bar
Related
- Full requirements: Virginia Attorney CE requirements
- When it's due: Virginia Attorney license renewal deadline
- Know what counts: Virginia Attorney CE category requirements
- What it costs: Virginia Attorney license renewal fees
⚠️Don't learn this the hard way. Penalties are set by the board and can change — verify against the official source before relying on this summary.
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