Kenneth B. Alexander was admitted to the California Bar 3rd December 1984, but has since been disbarred. Kenneth graduated from Western State University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Kenneth B. Alexander |
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| First Admitted | 3 December 1984 (40 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 115336 |
Contact
| Phone Number | (213) 624-9258 |
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School
| Law School | Western State University (CA) |
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Address
| Current Address | 601 S San Pedro St Los Angeles, CA 90014 |
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History
| 16 May 2010 | Disbarred (14 years, 12 months ago) |
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| 7 June 2004 | Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (20 years, 11 months ago) |
| 18 October 2002 | Active (22 years, 6 months ago) |
| 18 October 2001 | Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (23 years, 6 months ago) |
| 19 May 2000 | Active (24 years, 12 months ago) |
| 27 September 1999 | Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (25 years, 7 months ago) |
| 3 December 1984 | Admitted to The State Bar of California (40 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
August 7, 2005 KENNETH B. ALEXANDER [#115336], 55, of Northridge was suspended for four years, stayed, placed on five years of probation with an actual 18-month suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE, comply with rule 955 and make restitution. The order took effect Aug. 7, 2005. Alexander stipulated to misconduct in three matters, all stemming from convictions. The first was for misdemeanor hit and run/property damage, the second was for misdemeanor drunk driving with two priors two weeks later, and the third was for felony DUI with priors and misdemeanor driving with a suspended license. The convictions did not involve moral turpitude but did involve misconduct warranting discipline.In addition, Alexander was disciplined in 2001 and failed to comply with probation conditions. He did not file four quarterly probation reports, five proofs of attendance at AA meetings, provide seven drug screening reports or resume monthly restitution payments.In the 2001 case, Alexander stipulated to 32 counts of misconduct in 11 client matters, all stemming from his problems with alcohol, several arrests and two incarcerations. He failed to perform legal services competently, keep clients informed about developments in their cases, take steps to protect his clients’ interests when his representation ended, refund unearned fees, pay out client funds, properly maintain his client trust account or properly supervise his staff.In mitigation, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation.June 7, 2004 KENNETH B. ALEXANDER [#115336], 53, of Northridge was placed on interim suspension June 7, 2004, following a conviction for driving under the influence. He was ordered to comply with rule 955. October 18, 2001 KENNETH B. ALEXANDER [#115336], 51, of Northridge was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on four years of probation with a one-year actual suspension, and was ordered to prove his rehabilitation, take the MPRE and comply with rule 955. The order took effect Oct. 18, 2001. Alexander stipulated to 32 counts of misconduct in 11 client matters, all stemming from his problems with alcohol, several arrests and two incarcerations. He failed to perform legal services competently, keep clients informed about developments in their cases, take steps to protect his clients’ interests when his representation ended, refund unearned fees, pay out client funds, properly maintain his client trust account or properly supervise his staff.Twice in February 1998, Alexander was convicted in Los Angeles of driving under the influence. In October of the same year, he was convicted of hit and run, driving on a suspended license and disturbing the peace in two separate incidents. Although he was allowed to serve a 30-day sentence on weekends, he reported to jail for weekend incarceration while intoxicated and in possession of alcohol, so the weekend program was terminated.He was sentenced to 90 days in jail and a 120-day treatment program for violating probation in all four cases.In one case, for example, he represented a client on a contingency fee basis in medical malpractice and personal injury claims. Alexander filed an action and was required to keep $500 of the client’s advance fee in his client trust account. He allowed the balance to fall to a negative amount.Alexander says the transactions in his trust account occurred while he was incarcerated and were carried out by his secretary who had no authority to withdraw funds or write checks from that account.He did not tell his client he was incarcerated, but did say he would appear at a status conference. He failed to do so and did not appear at a later hearing to show cause, which he did not tell his client about. The case was dismissed, but Alexander never informed his client.Another client paid Alexander $1,000 to represent him in a criminal case. He appeared at the arraignment without the client, and the court set a pretrial conference and released the client on his own recognizance, ordering him to attend Alcoholics Anonymous meetings each week. Although Alexander told the client about the pretrial conference, he did not tell him about the AA order.The client appeared at the pretrial conference, but Alexander did not. Because the client did not have proof of attending AA meetings, the conference was continued. Alexander’s secretary appeared at the next conference and told the court he was in a treatment center. Alexander failed to appear at a subsequent conference and the client hired a new attorney.In mitigation, Alexander’s personal life was in turmoil and included the arrest of his wife on domestic violence charges. She was his only office support and when she left him, his practice fell under great stress and he declared bankruptcy. As a result, Alexander began to drink heavily. He is now clean and sober. |