Michael Monroe Kimbrough was admitted to the California Bar 23rd June 1987, but has since been disbarred. Michael graduated from University of San Diego SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Michael Monroe Kimbrough |
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| First Admitted | 23 June 1987 (37 years, 10 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 129110 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 909-220-2278 |
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Schools
| Law School | University of San Diego SOL (San Diego CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of California Riverside (CA) |
Address
| Current Address | P O Box 64 Banning, CA 92220-0001 |
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History
| 20 May 1998 | Disbarred (26 years, 11 months ago) Disbarment 95-O-14459 |
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| 29 November 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 5 months ago) Ordered inactive 95-O-18334 |
| 25 April 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years ago) Ordered inactive 95-O-18334 |
| 6 February 1997 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-18334 (28 years, 3 months ago) |
| 10 January 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 3 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 93-O-20180 |
| 17 June 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-14459 (28 years, 10 months ago) |
| 22 March 1996 | Active (29 years, 1 month ago) |
| 8 December 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 5 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 93-O-20180 |
| 23 June 1987 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (37 years, 10 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
May 20, 1998 MICHAEL MONROE KIMBROUGH [#129110], 37, of Banning was disbarred May 20, 1998, and ordered to comply with rule 955. Kimbrough was found culpable of misconduct in two client matters. In addition, he neglected to meet any conditions of a 1995 suspension order, including restitution to four former clients.Among other things, in a client matter involving a foreclosure, Kimbrough failed to competently perform legal services. In a collection matter, he again failed to competently perform legal services, respond to a client’s reasonable case status inquiries, return unearned fees and respond to the bar’s investigation.Although the bar’s office of trial counsel recommended a two-year actual suspension, the hearing department judge wrote that Kimbrough “has shown himself to be unable or unwilling to comply with the conditions of the probation already imposed.â€In addition, Kimbrough’s failure to cooperate with the bar’s investigation or participate in disbarment hearings were seen to show a lack of respect for disciplinary proceedings.December 8, 1995 MICHAEL M. KIMBROUGH [#129110], 34, of Banning was suspended for two years, stayed, and placed on probation for two years with three months actual suspension. He also must make restitution, pass the CPRE and comply with Rule 955. The order was effective Dec. 8, 1995. Kimbrough's misconduct involved eight different matters and included failure to communicate, perform legal services competently, promptly refund unearned fees and improper withdrawal. In several instances, Kimbrough neglected to inform clients when he moved the location of his law office. On one occasion, Kimbrough was hired to represent a couple in a bankruptcy action, but failed to return their phone calls during a two month period. They eventually filed their own bankruptcy petition and requested a return of Kimbrough's fees. Unaware that the couple had filed their own petition, Kimbrough filed a second petition, causing the bankruptcy court to hold a hearing regarding the duplication. Kimbrough failed to appear at the hearing, the second petition was dismissed and he was ordered to refund the advanced fees to his clients. He failed to comply with the court order. In aggravation, Kimbrough was culpable of multiple acts of wrongdoing involving several clients during 1993 and 1994. His actions harmed three clients who lost their causes of action due to his misconduct. In mitigation, Kimbrough's prior discipline-free record was accorded little weight because he had only been practicing law for six years before the misconduct began. Kimbrough experienced several personal problems during this period which seriously affected his law practice. In addition to financial difficulties, his marriage broke up and there was a death in his immediate family. |