Michael King Groves was admitted to the California Bar 14th December 1983, but is now resigned. Michael graduated from University of LaVerne COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Michael King Groves |
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| First Admitted | 14 December 1983 (40 years, 4 months ago) |
| Status | Resigned |
| Bar Number | 110645 |
Schools
| Law School | University of LaVerne COL (Ontario CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Azusa Pacific University (Azusa CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 19 International Blvd Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 |
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History
| 27 November 2015 | Resigned (8 years, 5 months ago) Resignation with charges pending 15-Q-11494 |
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| 1 July 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (8 years, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 16 March 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 1 month ago) Vol.inactive(tender of resign.w/charges) 15-Q-11494 |
| 8 January 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 3 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 13-O-17617 |
| 5 January 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 3 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 12-O-17916 |
| 28 November 2013 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 12-O-17916 (10 years, 5 months ago) |
| 26 February 2003 | Active (21 years, 2 months ago) |
| 1 September 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (22 years, 8 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 15 June 1997 | Public reproval with/duties 96-O-00634 (26 years, 10 months ago) |
| 14 December 1983 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (40 years, 4 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
November 28, 2013 MICHAEL KING GROVES [#110645], 61, of Rancho Mirage was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on one year of probation and ordered to take the MPRE. The order took effect Nov. 28, 2013. Groves stipulated to misconduct in one client matter in 2012. Groves took $4,000 in advanced fees from a couple for loan modification services related to two properties in violation of state law. He later refunded the money.In mitigation, Groves entered into a pre-filing stipulation with the State Bar and has volunteered with a number of charitable organizations. He had one prior record of discipline: a public reproval for failing to obtain informed consent in writing to representation of clients whose interests conflicted and for entering into an agreement to represent adverse interests without adequate disclosure. The misconduct arose from Groves’ drafting of a general partnership agreement. |