Discipline Referral

To file a Discipline Referral, please fill out the online form to be used by a Judicial Officer or Court Staff when reporting attorney misconduct, or violations of any provision of the Rules of Professional Conduct, pursuant to Judicial Canon 3(D)(2); or when complying with mandatory court reporting requirements pursuant to Business and Professions Code sections 6086.7, 6086.8 subdivision (a), 6101 subdivision (c), and California Rules of Court, rules 10.609 and 10.1071. For questions call 800-843-9053.

If you are unable to fill out the form online, you may print and mail the completed Discipline Referral Form to the State Bar’s Intake Department. Please note that the PDF forms cannot be filled out within the browser. You must download and complete your application or form using Adobe Acrobat Reader.

Click Next at the bottom of this page to begin the referral.

1. Report Submitted by/on behalf of

The Judicial Officer named below will be identified as the complainant and will be regularly apprised of the complaint status and disposition.

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*)


Title
First Name		Middle Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State		Zip Code
Email	If you prefer to communicate by email, please provide an email address.
Primary Phone
Other Phone

Will there be a point of contact other than the person referenced above?

Yes

Point of Contact

Enter the name and contact information of the person to contact for further information.


Title
First Name		Middle Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State		Zip Code
Email	If you prefer to communicate by email, please provide an email address.
Work Phone

2. Attorney's Information

Required fields are marked with an asterisk (*)

Enter attorney's last name then first name to search - no punctuation required or enter attorney’s bar number


CA Bar License #
First Name		Middle Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State		ZIP Code
Email
Work Phone
Website

To better achieve the State Bar’s mission to protect the public, please answer the following questions:

* Select whether this is a Reportable Action required under Business and Professions Code sections 6101, 6086.7, or 6086.8 or a Complaint of Other Professional Misconduct.

Reportable Action

Complaint

To your knowledge, is the attorney who is the subject of the referral represented by counsel?

Yes

Attorney’s Counsel Information

Enter attorney's last name then first name to search - no punctuation required


CA Bar License #
First Name		Middle Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State		ZIP Code
Email
Work Phone
Website

* Does this complaint involve allegations of theft?

Yes

* Does this complaint involve allegations of attorney misconduct where a person 65 years of age or older was victimized?

Yes

* Does this complaint involve allegations of attorney misconduct where a person who is incapacitated, infirm, disabled, incarcerated, an immigrant, or a minor was victimized?

Yes

* Does this complaint involve allegations that the attorney has abandoned a client?

Yes

Reportable Actions

Please check the applicable box(es) of the court decision or order containing the action being reported.

A judgment against an attorney for fraud, misrepresentation, breach of fiduciary duty, or gross professional negligence. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.8, subd. (a).)
A final order of contempt against an attorney which may warrant discipline. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.7, subd. (a)(1).)
The modification or reversal of a judgment based in whole or in part on attorney misconduct or incompetence. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.7, subd. (a)(2).)
The imposition of judicial sanctions, except for failure to make discovery or sanctions under $1,000. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.7, subd. (a)(3).)
The imposition of a civil penalty upon an attorney pursuant to section 8620 of the Family Code regarding adoption of children with Indian tribal affiliations. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.7, subd. (a)(4).)
The finding of bad faith by a prosecuting attorney in withholding exculpatory evidence. (Business and Professions Code, § 6086.7, subd. (a)(5).)
The conviction of an attorney. (Business and Professions Code, § 6101, subd. (c).)

Other Professional Misconduct

Please describe the nature of the attorney's conduct which may warrant disciplinary action. In the Attachments section, attach copies of pertinent documents such as a court decision, the order that contains the action being reported or document filed by the attorney which is the subject of the misconduct.

3. Related Court Case Information

4. Attachments

Attach copies of pertinent documents such as a court decision, the order that contains the action being reported or document filed by the attorney which is the subject of the misconduct.

The maximum file size allowed is 4 MB and the following file extensions can be attached: .pdf, .doc, .docx, .xl, .xls, .xlsx, .xlsm, .jpg, .jpeg, .tif, .png, .txt, .csv and .msg.
The maximum number of files allowed to attach are 10 files.

No files attached

Review Discipline Referral

1. Report Submitted by/on behalf of


Title
First Name		Middle Name
Last Name
Address 1
Address 2
City
State		Zip Code
Email
Primary Phone		Other Phone

Will there be a point of contact other than the person referenced above?

Yes

3. Related Court Case Information

Name of Court
Case Name
Case Number
Approx. date case was filed

4. Attachments

No files attached

5. Submission

	By checking this box I certify that all information on this form is true and correct. I understand that the content of my referral may be disclosed to the attorney. I agree that the check box and my name typed below are to be used as my electronic signature.
	I understand that if the Office of Chief Trial Counsel (OCTC) prosecutes allegations contained in this complaint, I the complainant may be required to testify before the State Bar Court in order to prove the charge or charges or misconduct against the above-named attorney.

Signature - Your full name*

Your complaint is submitted when you click the "Submit" button. You will have the option to print your complaint after you click “Submit.” If you provide an email address, you will also receive an email confirmation that will enable you to download or print the submitted complaint.

Complaints submitted on business days after 4:30 pm PT, on weekends, or on holidays, will be deemed received on the next business day.

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1. Report Submitted by/on behalf of

Point of Contact

2. Attorney's Information

Attorney’s Counsel Information

Reportable Actions

Other Professional Misconduct

3. Related Court Case Information

4. Attachments

Review Discipline Referral

1. Report Submitted by/on behalf of

Point of Contact

3. Related Court Case Information

4. Attachments

5. Submission

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