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State Bar chief trial counsel: Former L.A. deputy city attorney 'authorized scheme of collusion'
A former Los Angeles chief deputy city attorney has been charged with dishonesty and collusion in the State Bar of California’s investigation of legal skullduggery related to a failed Department of Water and Power billing system upgrade in 2013. -
Chief trial counsel: L.A. attorney offered 'false hope' to inmates seeking sentencing relief
A Los Angeles attorney specializing in criminal appeals faces 18 disciplinary charges after the California State Bar accused him of misleading inmates and their families about their chances of resentencing relief under a state law. -
California State Bar accuses immigrant-services business owner of offering legal services without license
For the second time, an immigration-services firm in El Monte has been seized by the State Bar of California for allegedly offering legal services without proper authorization. -
State Bar's chief trial counsel: Tustin attorney's misappropriation of client funds 'stunning'
A Tustin attorney is facing 27 ethics charges and possible disbarment as a result of an investigation by the state’s Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) that found him liable for misappropriating $282 million belonging to as many as 60,000 clients. -
Former Trump attorney's lawyer on disbarment: 'inherently' unfair to ban 'presumed-innocent defendant from being able to earn the funds' to pay for 'enormous' legal defense
A California State Bar judge is recommending the disbarment of John Eastman, former attorney to President Donald Trump, for his involvement in alleged misconduct stemming from efforts to overturn the 2020 election results. -
Redondo Beach attorney, councilman suspended from law practice for 2 years over misappropriation of funds
The California Supreme Court has suspended a Redondo Beach attorney specializing in employment litigation from practicing law for two years over what the California State Bar said was a “major misappropriation of client funds.” -
Judge orders attorney Mark Geragos to pay attorney fees to L.A. Times after failed libel lawsuit
A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has ordered celebrity attorney Mark Geragos to pay $218,000 in legal fees to the Los Angeles Times as a result of a failed libel lawsuit that accused three of the newspaper’s reporters of attempting to defame him. -
California state bar closes San Francisco, Los Angeles buildings
LOS ANGELES (Southern California Record) – The State Bar of California's San Francisco and Los Angeles buildings have been closed to the public in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. -
STATE BAR OF CALIFORNIA: Bar Releases July 2019 Bar Exam Results
Today the State Bar of California released the results of the July 2019 California Bar Exam, -
Santa Ana attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly not paying court sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO (Southern California Record) — Santa Ana attorney Victor Waidor Luke faces suspension and probation following an Oct. 10 California Supreme Court order, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents after he allegedly failed to pay court-ordered sanctions. -
California Supreme Court announces state bar board reappointments, new chair and vice chair to be sworn in
SAN FRANCISCO – Attorneys Alan Steinbrecher and Sean M. SeLegue have been reappointed to their seats on the State Bar Board of Trustees and will serve respectively as chair and vice-chair for one year, according to recent separate state bar and California Supreme Court news releases. -
Michelle Cramton named clerk of State Bar Court
LOS ANGELES – Michelle Cramton has been appointed as the clerk of the State Bar Court, the California State Bar announced Aug. 14. -
San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation after maintaining only personal funds in client account
SAN FRANCISCO (Northern California Record) — Longtime San Diego attorney Luke Christopher Zouvas faces suspension and probation following a July 11 California Supreme Court order for allegedly maintaining personal funds in his client trust account (CTA), according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
San Diego attorney faces suspension, probation for alleged failing to cooperate in pending state bar investigation
SAN FRANCISCO – San Diego attorney Isileli Tupou Manaia Mataele faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to cooperate and participate in a pending investigation, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
San Francisco attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly drawing gun, other allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – San Francisco attorney Anthony James Palik faces a suspension following a July 17 California Supreme Court order over alleged failures to perform with competence, return unearned fees and other allegations, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
Glendora attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly failing to correct accounting error
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Glendora attorney Suzanne Flournoy Goulding faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order over alleged misappropriation and gross negligence, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
Longtime Whittier attorney faces suspension, probation for allegedly failing to report sanctions
SAN FRANCISCO – Longtime Whittier attorney Anthony E. Contreras faces suspension and probation following a July 17 California Supreme Court order for allegedly failing to report sanctions, according to a recent State Bar of California announcement and court documents. -
San Luis Obispo attorney disbarred after allegedly failing to comply with probation conditions
SAN FRANCISCO – San Luis Obispo attorney Stephen Christopher Ronca has been disbarred following a July 10 California Supreme Court order after he allegedly failed to comply with probation conditions, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents. -
Corona Del Mar attorney disbarred following 2017 conviction for possession of cane sword
SAN FRANCISCO – Corona Del Mar attorney Steven Robert Rafalovich has been disbarred following a July 10 California Supreme Court order and his 2016 and 2017 convictions, according to a recent report issued by the State Bar of California and court documents. -
French Camp attorney disbarred over misappropriation and other allegations
SAN FRANCISCO – French Camp attorney Jannette I. Ramos has been disbarred following a July 11 California Supreme Court order over six counts of alleged misconduct, including misappropriation.