Membership connects you to a community of legal professionals in Richmond committed to professional excellence, community service, and the advancement of justice. The bar year runs July 1 through June 30.

JOIN THE HTBA

ACTIVE MEMBER

Open to any member of the Virginia State Bar. Early bird pricing available for a limited time at the start of each bar year. Active members may vote and hold office.

$75 EARLY BIRD

$100 REGULAR

ACTIVE MEMBER < 1 YR.

For attorneys newly admitted to the Virginia State Bar with less than one year of active practice.

$60 PER YEAR

ASSOCIATE MEMBER

Open to graduates of accredited law schools, law professors, out-of-state attorneys residing in Virginia, and sitting or retired Virginia judges who have not returned to active practice. Associate members are non-voting and may not hold elective office.

$75 PER YEAR

BLOCK MEMBERSHIP

Covers four attorneys under a single firm or organization. Include all four member names in your application. A savings compared to four individual memberships.

$300 PER YEAR

Law students currently enrolled at an accredited law school join for free. Complete the application form below and skip the payment step.

We are currently developing an Affiliate Membership tier for non-attorney legal professionals. Check back for updates.

STEP ONE

Fill out the form below. All fields are required unless marked optional. Your membership is not confirmed until both your application and payment are received.

STEP TWO

Select your membership tier below to complete your payment securely through Venmo, Cash App, or PayPal. You will receive a receipt by email. Law students skip this step — your membership is free.

Law Students
Membership is free for currently enrolled law students. Complete the application form above and skip the payment step. A board member will confirm your membership and send login instructions for the Members Area.


Block Membership
The $300 Block Membership covers four attorneys from the same firm or organization. Include all four member names in the Additional Notes field of the application form, then click the Block Membership payment button above. Each attorney will receive Members Area access individually once payment is confirmed.

Questions?

Visit our Member Benefits page for a full list of frequently asked questions about membership eligibility, dues deadlines, and the renewal process.