Damian Rene Castaneda is an active member of the California Bar and was admitted 31st May 2000. Damian graduated from University of San Diego SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Damian Rene Castaneda |
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| First Admitted | 31 May 2000 (24 years, 11 months ago) |
| Status | Active |
| Bar Number | 206662 |
| Sections | Litigation |
Contact
| Current Email | [email protected] |
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| Phone Number | 408-998-5888 |
| Fax Number | 408-904-7391 |
Schools
| Law School | University of San Diego SOL (San Diego CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | California St University Long Beach (CA) |
Address
| Current Address | Castaneda & Company, 200 E San Martin Ave, Unit 540 San Martin, CA 95046-4022 |
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| Previous Address | Castaneda & Company 84 W Santa Clara St Ste 700 San Jose, CA 95113 |
| Previous Address | Castaneda & Company, 2131 The Alameda, Ste C San Jose, CA 95126-1142 |
History
| 27 May 2011 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 04-O-12658 (13 years, 11 months ago) |
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| 21 February 2006 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 04-O-12658 (19 years, 2 months ago) |
| 31 May 2000 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (24 years, 11 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
May 27, 2011 DAMIAN RENE FERNANDEZ [#206662], 41, of San Jose was suspended for one year, stayed, placed on two years of probation and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect May 27, 2011. Fernandez successfully completed the Alternative Discipline Program after demonstrating a connection between his mental health issue and his misconduct. He stipulated that he misappropriated $4,322.44 from a client, committing an act of moral turpitude, and he failed to account for client funds.He settled a personal injury matter for $12,500, but allowed the balance in his trust account to fall below the required amount.In mitigation, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation, had serious financial problems and made restitution. |