April 25, 2025

California State Bar Defense: What Lawyers Should Know about Admissions, Investigations, and Discipline

For lawyers licensed in California, the State Bar’s disciplinary system is an essential mechanism of accountability and ethics oversight. However, facing a State Bar inquiry or investigation is challenging, whether it’s related to bar admissions,  compliance issues, or a formal discipline complaint. Any attorney confronting these situations needs to understand the process, prepare their defense, and address inquiries with precision and transparency. This article provides an overview to navigating California State Bar matters from admissions issues to complex disciplinary inquiries. Read the full article here: https://oriellyroche.com/california-state-bar-defense-what-lawyers-should-know-about-admissions-investigations-and-discipline/

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