Paul Alan Franklin was admitted to the California Bar 29th December 1992, but has since been disbarred. Paul graduated from Golden Gate University SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Paul Alan Franklin |
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| First Admitted | 29 December 1992 (32 years, 4 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 162484 |
School
| Law School | Golden Gate University SOL (San Francisco CA) |
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Address
| Current Address | Freeman & Freeman, 2255 Challenger Way #119 Santa Rosa, CA 95407 |
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History
| 24 October 1998 | Disbarred (26 years, 6 months ago) Disbarment 98-N-00434 |
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| 23 May 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive 98-N-00434 |
| 26 April 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years ago) Ordered inactive 98-N-00434 |
| 3 March 1998 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 98-N-00434 (27 years, 2 months ago) |
| 16 January 1998 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 3 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 94-O-19194 |
| 29 February 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 94-O-19194 (29 years, 2 months ago) |
| 28 August 1995 | Active (29 years, 8 months ago) |
| 31 July 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 9 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 29 December 1992 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (32 years, 4 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
December 17, 1997 PAUL A. FRANKLIN [#162484], 42, of Santa Rosa was suspended for four years, stayed, placed on four years of probation with an 18-month actual suspension and until he proves rehabilitation, and was ordered to take the MPRE within 18 months and comply with rule 955. The order took effect Dec. 17, 1997. Franklin stipulated to misconduct in six consolidated cases involving, for the most part, abandoning his clients and their cases. He failed to communicate with his clients or perform legal services competently in four matters. In a personal injury case, he was sanctioned twice for failing to appear and violating court orders, and the case was dismissed. He did not notify his client of the dismissal. Another client hired Franklin to handle several matters, and his procrastination on several eviction cases cost the client more than $5,000. A contract work dispute was dismissed because Franklin did not comply with a local rule of court. Franklin also stipulated to misappropriating client funds and failing to maintain complete records of client funds, return unearned fees and return a client’s file. He practiced law when he argued a case before the state Court of Appeals while suspended for failure to pay bar dues and comply with MCLE requirements. In mitigation, he suffered from emotional problems and cocaine dependency, enrolled in substance abuse programs and regularly attends support group meetings. He cooperated with the bar’s investigation and made restitution to three clients. |