Leo Johnathan Ramos was first admitted to the California Bar 18th November 1992, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Leo graduated from UCLA SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Leo Johnathan Ramos |
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| First Admitted | 18 November 1992 (32 years, 6 months ago) |
| Status | Not Eligible to Practice |
| Bar Number | 163498 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 602-254-5606 |
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| Fax Number | 602-254-5488 |
Schools
| Law School | UCLA SOL (Los Angeles CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Harvard University (Cambridge MA) |
Address
| Current Address | PO Box 6725 Phoenix, AZ 85005-6725 |
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History
| 1 July 2023 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (1 year, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
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| 3 September 2002 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (22 years, 8 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 1 December 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 5 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 93-O-18340 |
| 18 November 1992 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (32 years, 6 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
December 1, 1995 LEO J. RAMOS [#163498], 28, of Beverly Hills was suspended for two years, stayed, and placed on probation for two years on the condition that he actually be suspended for nine months and until he makes restitution. If the period of suspension continues for two years or longer, he will remain actually suspended until he has provided proof of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice and learning and ability in the general law. He also was ordered to comply with Rule 955 and pass the CPRE. The order took effect Dec. 1, 1995. Ramos was employed by the widow and four children of a man who was killed in an auto accident on his way to work. He was hired to represent them in a wrongful death action and all other related rights and probate matters arising from the accident. Ramos performed the legal work, deposited the $44,000 insurance settlement in his client trust account and disbursed to himself the agreed fees of 33 percent. However, he failed to promptly disburse the trust funds to his clients, failed to maintain the full amount of the undistributed funds in his client trust account and misappropriated some funds. He eventually reimbursed and maintained the full amount of the undisbursed funds. Ramos' retainer agreement of 33 percent of the insurance proceeds and the decedent's $1,900 tax refund were considered "grossly unconscionable" in proportion to the value and type of services he performed. Ramos has made partial restitution and will refund the remaining $20,000, with interest, to his former clients. In mitigation, Ramos promptly admitted his misconduct and agreed to refund unearned legal fees. He also displayed candor and cooperated with the bar's investigation, stipulating to the bar's recommended discipline. In addition, many individuals from his church and past clients submitted letters of recommendation in his support. |