George Hernandez was admitted to the California Bar 14th June 1988, but is now resigned. George graduated from Golden Gate University SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | George Hernandez |
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| First Admitted | 14 June 1988 (35 years, 10 months ago) |
| Status | Resigned |
| Bar Number | 134148 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 310-275-8914 |
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| Fax Number | 310-704-6631 |
Schools
| Law School | Golden Gate University SOL (San Francisco CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | California St University Long Beach (CA) |
Address
| Current Address | 15433 Brownwood Pl Ste 744 Los Angeles, CA 90077 |
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History
| 20 April 2006 | Resigned (18 years ago) Resignation with charges pending 06-Q-11000 |
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| 27 March 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 1 month ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 99-O-11350 |
| 1 March 2006 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 2 months ago) Vol.inactive(tender of resign.w/charges) 06-Q-11000 |
| 2 November 2005 | Active (18 years, 6 months ago) |
| 16 September 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (18 years, 7 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 13 April 2005 | Active (19 years ago) |
| 12 February 2005 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (19 years, 2 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 99-O-11350 |
| 16 November 2004 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 03-O-04427 (19 years, 5 months ago) |
| 10 May 2004 | Active (19 years, 11 months ago) |
| 16 September 2003 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 7 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 28 August 2001 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 00-O-14972 (22 years, 8 months ago) |
| 7 August 2001 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 99-O-11350 (22 years, 9 months ago) |
| 5 March 1998 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 95-O-11930 (26 years, 2 months ago) |
| 29 July 1997 | Active (26 years, 9 months ago) |
| 21 July 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 9 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 16 April 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 95-O-11930 (28 years ago) |
| 14 June 1988 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (35 years, 10 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
February 12, 2005 GEORGE HERNANDEZ [#134148], 47, of Beverly Hills was suspended for two years, stayed, placed on two years of probation with a 60-day actual suspension and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year and prove his rehabilitation. The order took effect Feb. 12, 2005. Hernandez stipulated to six counts of misconduct in two cases.He misused his client trust account by not removing his fees promptly, paying his personal expenses against the account and writing checks against insufficient funds. He did not cooperate with the bar’s investigation. In the second matter, he did not comply with probation conditions attached to a 1998 disciplinary order. He did not submit nine quarterly probation reports or complete six hours of MCLE courses, and he made restitution payments to two individuals late.That misconduct involved failure to maintain respect due to the courts, competently provide legal services, maintain the proper balance in his client trust account or promptly respond to a case status inquiry, and he commingled trust monies.In mitigation, Hernandez provided information indicating his misconduct was caused by a mental health problem that was erroneously diagnosed and then improperly treated. He currently is being treated for a condition that causes mood swings.March 5, 1998 GEORGE HERNANDEZ [#134148], 40, of Beverly Hills was suspended for one year, stayed, and placed on probation for two years and until he makes restitution, effective March 5, 1998. He was ordered to pass the MPRE. Hernandez' misconduct involved failure to maintain respect due to the courts, competently provide legal services, maintain the proper balance in his client trust account, promptly respond to a case status inquiry and commingling of trust monies. In one matter, Hernandez was sued for malpractice by a couple after he failed to competently represent them in a case dealing with an auto accident. By entry of judgment, he was required to pay the couple a combined total of $37,000. In another matter, Hernandez was chastised for his unprofessional courtroom demeanor during a jury trial in a criminal conviction case. The court of appeals eventually overturned his client's conviction based on incompetence of counsel. Considered as an aggravating factor was a matter under investigation in which Hernandez' client trust account fell below the required balance due to his use of client funds for personal purposes. Although Hernandez has no prior record of discipline, his misconduct was deemed serious. However, it was stipulated that his good record could be considered in determining the appropriate level of discipline. Hernandez contended that he has suffered from attention deficit disorder since childhood. He had discontinued his medication during the period of misconduct surrounding one matter, but has since resumed treatment and his medication. |