Jennifer Teaford

February 21, 2019 | The Recorder

In its most recent published case, the appellate branch of the State Bar Court of California (the review department) agreed with the hearing department's findings and legal conclusions. Despite finding no error or abuse of discretion, the review department elected to recommend a significantly shorter suspension than the hearing department pursuant to its powerful independent review authority.

By Jennifer Teaford

6 minute read

August 08, 2018 | The Recorder

The bar's recent efforts to unearth attorneys who have committed crimes will result in more criminal conviction proceedings commenced in the appellate division of the State Bar court.

By Jennifer Teaford

7 minute read