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Irvine attorney suspended for mishandling client funds
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Steven Michael Gribben, an Irvine attorney, for mishandling client funds.
Chatswroth attorney suspended for accepting advanced fees for cases outside her jurisdiction
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Marilyn Sue Scheer, a Chatsworth attorney, after an investigation into her practices revealed that she had accepted advanced fees in loan modification services in jurisdictions that she was not eligible to practice law in.
Torrance attorney suspended for involvement in drug distribution operation
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Gerald Jong Goo Koh, a Torrance attorney, after the attorney pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute hydrocodone and oxycodone
Pasadena attorney suspended for accepting $45,500 in advanced fees
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Art Hoomiratana, a Pasadena attorney, from the practice of law for accepting advanced fees in two loan modification matters and failing to file a lawsuit for a client.
Sherman Oaks attorney suspended after pleading guilty to narcotics charge
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Cyrus Leon Batchan, a Sherman Oaks attorney, from the practice of law after the attorney pleaded guilty to distributing narcotics in San Diego.
Bakersfield attorney suspended for falsifying evidence
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Robert Alan Murray, a Bakersfield attorney, from the practice of law for one year after it found him guilty of creating false documents.
Roseville immigration attorney suspended for verbally assaulting Middle Easterners
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Frank Russell Wilson, a Roseville attorney, from the practice of law after the attorney was convicted of several misdemeanors for an altercation in a store parking lot while he was on probation for driving under the influence.
Pasadena attorney suspended for comingling $500,000 in personal funds
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Keith Franklin Rouse, a Pasadena attorney, from the practice of law after the attorney comingled nearly $500,000 in his client trust account.
San Francisco attorney suspended for failing to file claims
The State Bar Court of California recently suspended Alexander Chase, a San Francisco attorney, from the practice of law for 90 days after the court was determined that the attorney had failed to perform legal services and later concealed his misconduct.
Stanford attorney disbarred for defrauding elderly business partner out of $3.5 million
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Wade Anthony Robertson, a Stanford attorney, from the practice of law after an investigation found that he had defrauded his business partner and client out of $3.5 million.
Sacramento attorney disbarred for mishandling bankruptcy cases
The State Bar Court of California recently placed Julius Michael Engel, a Sacramento attorney, on a three-year suspension after the court found that the attorney was grossly negligent in two bankruptcy filings.
Laguna Hills attorney disbarred for charging advanced fees
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Bruce Anthony Thomason, a Laguna Hills attorney, for allegedly accepting advanced fees in loan modification matters.
Newport Beach attorney disbarred for misappropriating escrow funds
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Ronald Lee Bartholomew, a Newport Beach attorney, after finding him guilty of misappropriating client escrow funds
South Pasadena attorney disbarred for practicing law without valid license
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Stephen Edward Galindo, a South Pasadena attorney, for attempting to practice law without a valid license.
Calabasas attorney disbarred for misappropriating client funds
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Steven Gregory Kaplan, a Calabasas attorney, for allegedly misappropriating a portion of nearly $100,000 in client funds.
Irvine attorney disbarred for making false statements to California State Bar
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Mary Catherine Reid, an Irvine attorney.
San Jose attorney disbarred for misappropriating client funds
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Tam Nguyen, a San Jose attorney, for misappropriating client funds.
Sherman Oaks attorney disbarred for violating suspension orders
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Robert Marshall French, a Sherman Oaks attorney, from the practice of law for violating the terms of a probation from a previous disciplinary matter.
Stockton attorney disbarred for failing to perform legal services
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred Anthony R. Sales, a Stockton attorney, after it determined that the attorney had failed to perform services he had solicited from clients he had no prior relationship with.
Compton attorney disbarred for failing to preform legal services
The State Bar Court of California recently disbarred B. Kwaku Duren, a Compton attorney, following an investigation into allegations that the attorney had failed to preform legal services, obey a court order and for sharing legal fees with non-attorneys.