Unauthorized Practice of Law

L.A. County DA Files Charges and State Bar Seizes Los Angeles Immigration Service Offices for Unauthorized Practice of Law

February 10, 2023
In a joint effort with the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office, the State Bar of California on Thursday seized the downtown Los Angeles office, as well as relevant documents at the Glendale home, of Nubia Esmeralda Burrier for the unauthorized practice of law (UPL), announced George Cardona, State Bar Chief Trial Counsel.

Is there a list of low-cost MCLE programs?

The State Bar does not have a list of low-cost MCLE programs, only a complete list of all approved providers. Attorneys may find the following resources useful in determining the most convenient and cost-effective method of fulfilling requirements:

Attorneys can fulfill up to one-half of their total required MCLE hours by utilizing self-study options and should consider:

  • sharing self-study tapes with fellow practitioners
  • contacting their county law library for approved tapes that can be checked out for self-study credit
Consumer Protection

State Bar of California Announces First-Ever Public Trust Liaison

January 9, 2023
The State Bar of California announced today that Enrique Zuniga has been appointed as the agency’s first-ever Public Trust Liaison. The Public Trust Liaison will ensure that members of the public, applicants for admission, legal consumers, attorneys, and other constituents, can meaningfully voice their complaints about State Bar action or inaction and receive assistance in having those concerns addressed.
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