Patricia L. Rutherford was admitted to the California Bar 3rd December 1982, but has since been disbarred. Patricia graduated from Drake University Law School.

Lawyer Information

NamePatricia L. Rutherford
First Admitted3 December 1982 (41 years, 5 months ago)
StatusDisbarred
Bar Number106252

Contact

Phone Number818-502-0054

Schools

Law SchoolDrake University Law School (Des Moines IA)
Undergraduate SchoolMankato State University (Mankato MN)

Address

Current Address416 E Broadway #115
Glendale, CA 91205
Map

History

10 February 1996Disbarred (28 years, 3 months ago)
Disbarment 95-N-10589
4 November 1995Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 6 months ago)
Inactive - Irreparable injury (6007c) 95-TE-15987
31 July 1995Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 9 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pay fees
17 May 1995Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 12 months ago)
Ordered inactive 95-N-10589
7 March 1995Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-N-10589 (29 years, 2 months ago)
31 January 1995Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 3 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 92-O-19498
17 December 1994Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 4 months ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 94-PM-13278
30 December 1993Not eligible to practice law in CA (30 years, 4 months ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 92-O-19498
9 February 1993Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 92-O-19498 (31 years, 3 months ago)
11 October 1992Not eligible to practice law in CA (31 years, 7 months ago)
Ordered inactive 92-U-16389
3 December 1982Admitted to the State Bar of California (41 years, 5 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

February 10, 1996

PATRICIA L. RUTHERFORD [#106252], 45, of Glendale was disbarred effective Feb. 10, 1996, and ordered to comply with Rule 955.

Rutherford's disbarment followed her failure to comply with Rule 955, a requirement of a 1994 disciplinary order revoking her probation.

Rutherford's prior record of discipline was considered an aggravating factor in her disbarment proceedings.

The 1994 disciplinary order consisted of a six-month actual suspension resulting from her failure to comply with probation conditions from a November 1993 order.

The 1993 discipline involved failing to complete legal services and failing to return a client's file. She was placed on probation for one year, including 30 days actual suspension.

Rutherford's failure to participate in the disbarment proceedings prior to the entry of default also was considered an aggravating circumstance.

Rutherford had been a member of the bar since 1982.