Alan G Karow is an active member of the California Bar and was admitted 14th December 1987. Alan graduated from Southwestern University SOL.

Lawyer Information

NameAlan G Karow
First Admitted14 December 1987 (36 years, 4 months ago)
StatusActive
Bar Number131353

Contact

Current Email[email protected]
Phone Number805-965-7015
Fax Number805-617-3251

Schools

Law SchoolSouthwestern University SOL (Los Angeles CA)
Undergraduate SchoolSUNY (NY)

Address

Current AddressLaw Ofc Alan G Karow, 8380 Carrisa Hwy
Santa Margar, CA 93453-9760
Map
Previous AddressLaw Ofc Alan G Karow
2019 State St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105
Previous AddressLaw Ofc Alan G Karow, 2019 State St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 93105

History

4 May 2000Active (23 years, 11 months ago)
5 March 2000Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 1 month ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 99-O-11289
22 December 1999Active (24 years, 4 months ago)
27 September 1999Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 7 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pay fees
23 August 1999Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 8 months ago)
Suspended/Child & Fam Supp noncompliance
22 May 1999Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 11 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 95-O-12726
25 August 1997Active (26 years, 8 months ago)
21 July 1997Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 9 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pay fees
22 June 1997Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 95-O-12726 (26 years, 10 months ago)
6 November 1995Active (28 years, 5 months ago)
31 July 1995Not eligible to practice law in CA (28 years, 9 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pay fees
14 December 1987Admitted to the State Bar of California (36 years, 4 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

March 5, 1999

ALAN G. KAROW [#131353], 39, of Santa Barbara was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on three years of probation with a 60-day actual suspension and until he proves his rehabilitation, and he was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect March 5, 2000.

Karow stipulated that he failed to comply with conditions attached to a 1997 probation: he failed to submit five quarterly probation reports or proof of attendance at a substance abuse program, and failed to attend ethics school, take the MPRE or maintain a current address with the bar.

In mitigation, he currently is enrolled in a substance abuse program.

The original discipline was imposed for failure to perform legal services competently or promptly return client files and for withdrawing from a case without protecting his client’s interests.

June 22, 1997

ALAN G. KAROW [#131353], 37, of Santa Monica was suspended for 180 days, stayed, and placed on probation for 18 months, effective June 22, 1997. He was ordered to pass the MPRE.

Karow stipulated to improper withdrawal from representation in four cases and failure to perform competently and return files in another matter.

In one instance, the State Bar was contacted by a superior court judge after Karow failed to appear on behalf of clients in three separate criminal cases.

In mitigation, Karow was faced with very serious personal, emotional and psychological problems during the period of his misconduct. He was abusing drugs, but participated in a diversion program after criminal charges were brought. Prior to leaving his law practice for treatment at a drug rehabilitation facility, Karow attempted to properly withdraw from all his cases.

Karow admitted that he missed notifying some clients and has expressed remorse. He has been sober for more than a year and currently participates in Narcotics Anonymous.