621 W Micheltorena St Ste A
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
13 November 2014 | Active (10 years, 5 months ago) |
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1 November 2014 | Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (10 years, 6 months ago) |
17 December 1991 | Admitted to The State Bar of California (33 years, 4 months ago) |
November 18, 2016 MICHAEL ARTHUR PINA [#157116], 58, of Santa Barbara, was placed on one year of probation and faces a one-year suspension if he fails to comply with the terms of his disciplinary probation. He was also ordered to take the MPRE. The order took effect Nov. 18, 2016. In June 2014, Pina falsely reported to the State Bar he had completed all 25 hours of his required MCLE, when he had only completed 10 hours. He took the additional hours to come into compliance after he was contacted in connection with an MCLE audit.In mitigation, he had no prior record of discipline, entered into a pretrial stipulation with the State Bar, presented evidence of his good character and has done pro bono work. |