What is a California "certified" legal specialist?

Attorneys may advertise or identify themselves as "certified" specialists in California only if they are certified either by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, or an organization whose certification program has been accredited by the State Bar. (Such an organization must have requirements for certification that are at least equal to those of the State Bar's program.) California attorneys who are certified as specialists must have taken and passed a written examination in their specialty field, demonstrated a high level of experience in the specialty field, fulfilled ongoing education requirements, and been favorably evaluated by other attorneys and judges familiar with their work.

Criminal Law is directly certified by the California Board of Legal Specialization?

How many attorneys are certified in Criminal Law?

As of March 1, 2004: 349