David Gregory Roth was first admitted to the California Bar 7th August 1986, but is currently resigned with charges pending. David graduated from Santa Clara University SOL.

Lawyer Information

NameDavid Gregory Roth
First Admitted7 August 1986 (37 years, 8 months ago)
StatusResigned with Charges Pending
Bar Number123893

Schools

Law SchoolSanta Clara University SOL (Santa Clara CA)
Undergraduate SchoolUniversity of California Santa Cruz (CA)

Address

Current Address308 Canyon Dr
Portola Valley, CA 94028-7811
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History

5 July 2002Resigned (21 years, 9 months ago)
12 August 1996Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (27 years, 7 months ago)
7 August 1986Admitted to The State Bar of California (37 years, 8 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

May 5, 2001

DAVID GREGORY ROTH [#123893], 45, of Portola Valley was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on probation for three years with a 90-day actual suspension, and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year and comply with rule 955. The order took effect May 5, 2001.

Roth failed to comply with the terms of his probation, imposed in February 2000 after he stipulated to misconduct in handling two criminal matters. He has failed to submit two quarterly reports and provide proof he was attending meetings to address his substance abuse problems.

In the first criminal matter, he twice failed to appear in court with his client and he did not meet with the client or keep him informed about the status of his case. Roth was removed as attorney of record at his client’s request.

In the second case, he nodded off three times during a criminal jury trial. A mistrial was declared upon a motion by his client’s co-defendants. Roth underwent a drug test, and although it was negative, a bailiff noticed several needle marks on his arm.

February 25, 2000

DAVID GREGORY ROTH [#123893], 44, of Portola Valley was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation with an actual 60-day suspension and was ordered to make restitution and take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Feb. 25, 2000.

Roth stipulated to misconduct in his handling of two criminal matters.

In the first, he twice failed to appear in court with his client, and he did not meet with the client or keep him informed about the status of his case. Roth was removed as attorney of record at his client’s request.

In the second matter, he nodded off and fell asleep three times during a criminal jury trial. A mistrial was declared upon a motion by his client’s co-defendants. Roth underwent a drug test, and although it was negative, the bailiff noticed several needle marks on his arm.

In mitigation, Roth cooperated with the bar’s investigation and sought help for his substance abuse problems.