Helping California Attorneys Protect Their Livelihoods
Offering a Skilled Defense When Faced with State Bar Proceedings
As a lawyer, you are in danger of losing your livelihood when a client or former client files a complaint against you with the California State Bar. Thus, it is vital that you seek the early assistance of an attorney who has experience practicing before the State Bar's Hearing Department and Review Department and negotiating with the Office of the Chief Trial Counsel.
At Balin & Kotler, LLP, we will provide you with a tactful and skilled defense before the California State Bar Association. Our legal ethics attorney has extensive experience when it comes to handling matters before the State Bar. Please contact us at 415-241-7360 in San Francisco to discuss the details of your case during a free initial phone consultation.
Providing Experienced Counsel
State Bar disciplinary proceedings can be extremely complex and delicate. Having an attorney experienced in various substantive legal areas, as well as disciplinary cases can be an advantage. It is important to obtain experienced counsel at the earliest possible stage of the proceedings, as representing yourself can do more harm than good.
Defending You During Investigatory & Hearing Department Proceedings
Our legal ethics and trial attorney, William Balin, will help protect your interests during the investigation phase and in front of the Hearing Department, if necessary. We understand how the State Bar's investigators and Hearing Department's judges operate. We know how to effectively present your case.
Appealing Your Case to the Review Department & California Supreme Court
If you are not satisfied with the results from the Hearing Department, you can seek an automatic appeal from the Review Department. At this stage, we will represent you and help you meet the burden of proving that the Hearing Department erred in the application of the law or findings of fact. If necessary, we can also represent you in front of the California Supreme Court if you decide to appeal the Review Department's ruling and the Court decides to hear your appeal.
Contact us online to receive a free initial phone consultation and discuss your state bar defense.