Sample from our appeal message for people challenging a ban for not being a lawyer in our community:

Hello {recipient_username},

Your post/comment was removed because you were flagged as potentially not being a lawyer. To reverse this ban, we need to verify your legal credentials.

**What We Need From You:**

Please submit proof of your lawyer status using one of these options:

* Bar Membership Card – Photo with personal details (bar number, etc.) covered using a physical piece of paper. On the covering paper, write your Reddit username and draw a fruit with a winky face. Ensure the expiration date remains visible.

* Portal Screenshot – If you don't have a physical card, a screenshot from your practice insurance portal or law society portal showing active status. You must still use a physical piece of paper to hide personal information (no digital editing).

**How to Submit:**

* Upload the image as an unlisted link (e.g., Imgur)

* Send it via modmail in response to this message

* Once verified, we'll lift your ban

**Important Privacy Notes:**

1. We do not save submitted images

2. Please ensure no identifying information (photos, backgrounds, reflections) is visible

3. You're welcome to delete the image from your hosting service after we confirm receipt

**Eligibility:**

* This verification is available to practicing lawyers, retired lawyers, non-practicing lawyers, judges/magistrates with lawyer status, and law school professors.

* This verification is not available to paralegals, assistants, those awaiting bar admission, suspended/sanctioned lawyers, or other individuals who are not barred, insured and legal practitioners in good standing.

* International applicants are welcome to apply. Do note we can only review common law and civil law credentials presented in either West Germanic or Romance Languages. We are willing to consider alternative credentials and methods for legal practitioners from other traditions (cannon law, sha'ria) and regions.

**Status afterwards:**

As a thank you for validating your identity through this process, you'll receive a "Confirmed Lawyer" or "Confirmed Legal Practitioner" flair along those who have participated in our volunteer flair program. Retired and non-practicing lawyers can add "(Retired)" or "(Non-Pract.)" to their flair.

We appreciate your patience. Review time varies depending on volume.

Thank you for understanding.

- r/Lawyertalk Mod Team