Your commitment to representing people who face criminal charges or civil litigation is probably a major reason why you are working towards a license to practice law. Perhaps in your younger years, your principles led you to engage in an act of civil disobedience....
CA attorneys and ethics violations: What is the process?
It is not uncommon for a client to get upset about the outcome of their case. But what happens if they decide to take that frustration and target your profession? What if they make accusations that the reason their case failed was because of your misconduct? What if...
Why does the State Bar revoke licenses?
As an attorney, you work tirelessly to gain your license to practice. It takes years of schooling and can cost a pretty penny even with financial support, but the reward for many is worth this difficult journey. However, allegations of misconduct as an attorney has...
The penalties for practicing law without a license
If you have concerns about losing your State Bar license, it is important to understand the challenges that could arise. Aside from the inability to practice, you could face financial hardships and battle with negative emotions such as anxiety and even depression. It...
Facing disciplinary actions for unintentional ethics violations
Attorneys have an extremely complex job, with many different rules and regulations to keep in mind and comply with at all times. It’s an unfortunate truth that even the most careful and capable attorney may sometimes unintentionally violate a rule and may come under...