Gary John Goldstein was first admitted to the California Bar 14th December 1987, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Gary graduated from Whittier Coll SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Gary John Goldstein |
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| First Admitted | 14 December 1987 (37 years, 4 months ago) |
| Status | Not Eligible to Practice |
| Bar Number | 129977 |
Schools
| Law School | Whittier Coll SOL (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of South Florida (Tampa FL) |
Address
| Current Address | 2001 S Barrington Ave #203 West Los Angeles, CA 90025 |
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History
| 1 September 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (23 years, 8 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
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| 20 October 2000 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 96-O-04676 (24 years, 6 months ago) |
| 24 August 1999 | Conviction record transmitted to State Bar Court 99-C-10760 (25 years, 8 months ago) |
| 22 July 1999 | Conviction record transmitted to State Bar Court 99-C-10759 (25 years, 9 months ago) |
| 1 July 1999 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 96-O-04676 (25 years, 10 months ago) |
| 21 July 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 9 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 14 December 1987 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (37 years, 4 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
October 20, 2000 GARY J. GOLDSTEIN [#129977], 43, of West Los Angeles was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation, and was ordered to make restitution and take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect Oct. 20, 2000. Goldstein stipulated to misconduct in four matters. The misconduct was the result of drug addiction brought on by depression and stress. In October 1995, when he recognized his inability to practice, Goldstein’s associate took over his practice, pending his return. Goldstein did return to work for one month in 1996, but then was arrested on drug-related charges and closed his law firm.In three matters, Goldstein stipulated that he failed to properly withdraw from employment when he stopped practicing. The clients were unable to obtain files or fee refunds, or records were not properly maintained.In addition, Goldstein was convicted of possession of drug paraphernalia, domestic violence and dissuading a victim from making a report, all misdemeanors.In mitigation, he tried to wind down his practice when he felt he was emotionally unable to work and he has been drug-free since July 1997. He no longer practices law and makes his living by operating a guest ranch with his wife in southern California. |