2019 Women's Retreat

Idyllwild, CA
September 13 -15, 2019
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32nd Annual Spring Networking Event

The Costa Mesa Marriott
May 17 – 19, 2019
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25th Annual Other Bar Men's Retreat

Western Sonoma County
October 25th -27th, 2019
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The Other Bar Can Help

We are a network of recovering lawyers and judges throughout the state, dedicated to assisting others within the profession who are suffering from alcohol and substance abuse problems. We are a private, non-profit corporation funded by members contributions and private donations.

Our organization is founded on the principle of anonymity and provides services in strict confidentiality. The program is voluntary and open to all California lawyers, judges and law students. Our consultants and volunteers stand ready to assist their colleagues in all areas of recovery.

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Testimonials

Other Bar Members Speak About Their Recovery: Click on their respective images to hear their testimonials. See All Testimonials »

Jerry B

I’m 83 years old. I’m an active member and participant in the affairs of The Other Bar, to whom I owe an eternal debt to for saving my life."

Andrea B

Thanks to The Other Bar, I’ve been able to maintain a successful practice. If you’re struggling with any kind of addiction, all you need to do is pick up the phone and say ‘I need help.’"

Gary H

I accredit The Other Bar for saving my life and giving me the means that I need to have a purposeful and comfortable life."

Kristine A

You begin to see the world with fresh eyes and you can perceive things in much clearer and more realistic ways."

Othello

I’ve learned how to walk away from situations. I’ve learned how to say no when it doesn’t feel right. I’ve learned to become the leader and the person I was meant to be. Don’t be scared to make that call."

Moira

I found that I am doubly blessed, not only am I surrounded by lawyers who understand where I am coming from, but there are also lawyers in recovery so they understand where I am coming from two fold."

MCLE Courses

These 1 hour sessions have been created and produced by the Other Bar for attorneys who want to get their MCLE credit from experienced attorneys in the field of Intervention, Treatment and Recovery from chemical Dependency. Who better than The Other Bar can provide real experience in the field from over 30 years of organizational history? The Other Bar gives a true lawyer to lawyer experience that also qualifies for 1 hour of participatory MCLE credit for Detection/Prevention of Substance Abuse when viewed online.

Single Course

$35/ per course

Jerry Braun: A Definition of Alcoholism
Substance Abuse – Detection and Prevention by Mick Meagher
Discussion of Substance Abuse with Orndoff, Heiting and Dorst
and many more…

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Bundle

$70/ 3 courses

Discussion on Substance Abuse with Orndoff, Heiting and Dorst
Bias in the Legal Profession in relation to the Gay and Lesbian Community
Ed Dilkes: Ethics: Hiring Someone in Recovery

Support Meetings

We hold meetings all over the state. Click on the city to find the nearest meeting to you.

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Blog

2017 Spring Networking

The Other Bar’s annual Spring Networking is fast approaching. It will be held the weekend of April 21-23 at the beautiful Catamaran Hotel Resort and Spa on the waterfront in San Diego. If you have ever attended this event, you know how worthwhile it is, and I hope you plan to join us this year… Read more »

2014 Men’s Retreat in Malibu

The Men’s Retreat in Malibu featured beautiful scenery, great food, wonderful fellowship and a whole host of tools for recovery and transformation. Post your comments on your own personal experience; perhaps others will choose to get involved with our next retreat and share in our joy and personal progress. Next year, Yosemite… Greg DorstThe Other… Read more »

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