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State Bar approves new ethics rule addressing prosecutor misconduct

October 6, 2016

The State Bar Board of Trustees has adopted a proposed new ethics rule regarding the special duties of prosecutors in criminal cases, specifically addressing their responsibility to disclose evidence to the defense.

Court ruling agrees with State Bar's protection of bar applicants' privacy

November 7, 2016

Today a judge ruled in favor of the State Bar’s protection of bar applicants’ privacy from requests for personal information.

Hearings allow public, attorneys to weigh in on discipline system

November 15, 2016

Members of the public and attorneys are invited to comment on the State Bar of California’s disciplinary procedures, attorney competency and admissions procedures at two hearings next month.

Kern County prosecutor faces discipline for faking defendant's confession

November 17, 2016

A Kern County prosecutor who falsified a confession, leading a court to drop all charges against an accused child molester, faces a one-year suspension of his law license for his misconduct.

Statement from the State Bar of California in response to the Supreme Court's Interim Fee Assessment Order

November 18, 2016

The following can be attributed to Elizabeth Parker, executive director of the State Bar of California:

State Bar announces results for July 2016 California Bar Examination

November 18, 2016

The State Bar of California's Committee of Bar Examiners reported today that 43 percent of the applicants passed the July 2016 General Bar Examination (GBX).

State Bar recommends disbarment of attorney who preyed on thousands of vulnerable homeowners

December 5, 2016

A lawyer who led a massive loan modification scam that preyed on thousands of struggling homeowners nationwide is facing disbarment by the State Bar of California.

Where can I find information about the State Bar's role in the selection of California judges?

The State Bar's Judicial Nominees Evaluation Commission (JNE) reviews the qualifications of judicial nominees submitted by the governor of California. Find additional information about JNE, including how to serve on the commission.

Where can an attorney find information about Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE)?

You can find information about Minimum Continuing Legal Education (MCLE) compliance requirements and providers.

Where can a member of the public find more information about services offered by the State Bar?

Go to the Public section.

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