The State Bar of California plays a central role in ensuring that those practicing law maintain high ethical standards. If a client or colleague files a report to the State Bar, your moral character may fall under scrutiny. Understanding what aspects of your history...
4 Bar rules violations that can lead to license loss
In the complex realm of legal practice, maintaining professional integrity is important. Violating Bar Association rules can have severe consequences. That includes the loss potential loss of a license. 1. Conflicts of interest A cardinal sin in the legal profession...
What attorney behaviors get reported to the Bar
Certain behaviors can lead to reports filed with the Bar Association in the legal profession. The Bar Association, an organization overseeing ethical standards for legal practitioners, takes these reports seriously to maintain the integrity of the legal system....
Automatic disqualifiers and moral character applicants
Past misconduct can negatively impact your ability to receive a positive moral character determination. Acts of misconduct require you to show compelling rehabilitation and exemplary conduct if you want to practice law in California. Being transparent about prior acts...
Avoiding ethics violations when practicing law
Most people go into the legal profession to do the right thing and help others receive justice in a court of law. However, even people with the best intentions can get caught up in something that could put their professional license and career at risk. Here are some...
Is your love of gambling affecting your moral character?
To practice law in California, you must have good moral character. While there are many facets to having good moral character, your professional reputation may be easier to lose than you think. If you have a gambling problem, bar discipline may soon follow. Provided...
Does student loan debt impact your bar admission?
The California State Bar admission has standards it holds its members to. One factor they consider is your debt, especially those you may have paid late. If you have become delinquent in paying student loans, you may wonder if it will keep you from gaining your bar...
How to get into the MJP program
If you would like to practice law in California but your license is out of state, the Multijurisdictional Practice (MJP) Program might help you. After proving yourself to the State Bar, you can expand your practice and break new ground. Looking at the three primary...
What happens to attorneys with multiple DUIs in California?
Attornies who violate the law are often subject to discipline by the State Bar of California. While a single driving under the influence conviction may lead to just a warning, multiple DUI convictions may result in more serious penalties. What happens when a...
Factors that impact a positive moral character determination
To practice law in the state of California, in addition to graduating from law school and passing the bar examination, you must also prove that you have the moral character required to practice the law. Apply for a moral character determination as soon as possible...