Los Angeles Legal Blog
How does the State Bar define moral turpitude?
As an attorney, you rely on your ability to practice law. It’s what you do. It’s how you pay your bills. It’s your reward for all those years you hit the books and racked up student loans. And it’s why you need to understand “moral turpitude.” You can put your license...
Do lawyers need to report their arrests to the State Bar?
You might think that knowing the law would help you stay well on the right side of it. But even lawyers may end up toeing the line. Doctors get sick like everyone else. Lawyers sometimes get arrested. Certainly, there’s a big difference between an arrest and a...
How can I show rehabilitation on a moral character application?
For many, the law is a calling, as well as a profession. Those with a deep sense of justice often dream about becoming a lawyer from a young age. Others get inspired to take up the profession through a personal encounter with the criminal or legal system. Whatever...
State Bar explores the racial disparity in attorney discipline
As an attorney, you work every day to ensure your clients receive the access to justice that they’re due. But are you also receiving the justice that you’re due? The State Bar of California recently announced its priorities for 2020, and two items ranked near the top....
Nearly one-fifth of all lawyers may struggle with substance abuse
Substance abuse isn’t good for anyone. Overuse of nearly any drug can lead to serious health problems. And there are indirect problems, as well. The craving and deception. People who abuse drugs are consumed by them as much as they consume them. But most people don’t...
What is moral character?
If you want to practice law in California, you need to do three things. You need to finish law school, pass the Bar, and convince the State Bar of your good moral character. For most people, their moral character assessment isn’t a big concern. While few applicants...
3 trust account errors that may get you in trouble
As a lawyer, you help clients deal with problems every day. Of course, not all problems involve intentional misconduct. That is, your clients may sometimes run afoul of the law simply by making errors or omissions. Still, these missteps may prove no less consequential...
What happens to an attorney convicted of a crime?
You’ve invested much of your life into becoming a lawyer, working hard through law school to pass the California bar. The last thing you want is to jeopardize your ability to practice law. It’s not uncommon to fret for your practice after the conviction of a crime....
Attorney disbarred over misappropriation of funds
An attorney from La Cañada Flintridge, California, was recently disbarred after being accused of overcharging a client, misappropriating funds and failing to make agreed-upon restitution. This 66-year-old attorney has a troubled history with the State Bar. His license...
Get a strategy to protect your pharmacist’s license
You had a few drinks at dinner and made the mistake of getting behind the wheel. You were certain you were sober enough to be driving, but you slid too fast through a stop sign and saw red and blue lights flashing behind you.With a sinking feeling in your gut, you...
