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During this time, some services may be unavailable or may not function properly. -- Judges Catherine D. Purcell, Presiding Judge, San Francisco Richard A. Honn, Review Judge, Los Angeles W. Kearse McGill , Review Judge, Los Angeles Ronald W. Stovitz , Pro Tem Review Judge, San Francisco Yvette D. Roland, Supervising Hearing Judge, Los Angeles Manjari Chawla , Hearing Judge, San Francisco Dennis G. Saab, Hearing Judge, Los Angeles Cynthia Valenzuela , Hearing Judge, Los Angeles Phong Wang, Hearing Judge, San Francisco General Information California is the only state with an independent professional Court dedicated to ruling on attorney discipline cases. The State Bar Court hears charges filed by the State Bar's Office of Chief Trial Counsel against attorneys whose actions allegedly involve misconduct. The State Bar Court has the authority to recommend that the California Supreme Court suspend or disbar attorneys found to have committed acts of professional misconduct or to have been convicted of serious crimes. For lesser offenses, the State Bar Court can issue public or private reprovals. Search for a Case State Bar Court case dockets are available online. A docket is a summary, list, or index of proceedings or events in a case. It may also include court documents. Court Calendar The calendar is provided to assist the public and parties in accessing information about cases on the State Bar Court's public calendar. State Bar Court’s new online system for case dockets and court calendars is now available. No login needed; free of charge. Quick Start Guide User Guide For cases filed on or after Feb 7, 2019, documents are available online. For cases in open status on Feb. 7, 2019, documents are being added online as events occur. For cases closed prior to Feb. 7, 2019, some documents are available on the attorney's profile page on the State Bar website . Other documents for closed cases are available upon written request . For a complete paper docket, please submit a written request . Portal technical support : feedback@calbar.ca.gov 213-765-1387 The State Bar Court also can temporarily remove lawyers from practice when they are deemed to pose a substantial threat of harm to clients or the public. Lawyers may seek review of State Bar Court decisions in the California Supreme Court. The State Bar Court conducts hearings and makes decisions and formal recommendations on disciplinary matters. Since 1989, the court has used full-time judges appointed by the California Supreme Court , legislature and governor. The court is divided into two departments — a Hearing Department and a Review Department, headed by a presiding judge. The Hearing Department is the trial level of the State Bar Court. Five full-time judicial positions are split between Los Angeles and San Francisco. The Supreme Court appoints two of the hearing judges, while the Governor, the Speaker of the Assembly and the Senate Committee on Rules appoints one hearing judge each. State Bar Court Hearing Judges hear and make recommendations to the Supreme Court about: California attorneys who have allegedly violated the State Bar Act and/or the Rules of Professional Conduct. regulatory proceedings, such as moral character admissions matters, reinstatement petitions, arbitration enforcement proceedings, etc., that are filed in the State Bar Court. The Review Department is the appellate level of the State Bar Court, consisting of the presiding judge and two other review judges. All review judges are appointed by the Supreme Court. State Bar Court Review Judges : review and decide or make recommendations to the Supreme Court in cases which one or both of the parties have sought review of a hearing judge's decision. exercise temporary suspension and other powers delegated to it by the Supreme Court according to rule 9.10, California Rules of Court. conduct discretionary interlocutory review on issues materially affecting the outcome of Hearing Department cases. Protecting the public & enhancing the administration of justice. Procedures, Programs and Rules Forms News Forms Contact Staff Log in San Francisco (Main Office) 180 Howard St. San Francisco , CA 94105 415-538-2000 Los Angeles 845 S. Figueroa St. Los Angeles , CA 90017 213-765-1000 Copyright © 2020 The State Bar Court of California FAQ Site Map...