Elias Francisco Portales was first admitted to the California Bar 30th April 2004, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Elias graduated from Georgetown University Law Ctr.

Lawyer Information

NameElias Francisco Portales
First Admitted30 April 2004 (21 years ago)
StatusNot Eligible to Practice
Bar Number230402

Contact

Current Email[email protected]
Previous Email[email protected]
Phone Number(408) 357-4655
Fax Number(408) 490-2821

Schools

Law SchoolGeorgetown University Law Ctr (Washington DC)
Undergraduate SchoolSanta Clara University (Santa Clara CA)

Address

Current Address7850 Michigan Ave
Oakland, CA 94605-3039
Map
Previous Address111 N Market St # 300
San Jose, CA 95113
Previous Address175 Bernal Rd Ste 100
San Jose, CA 95119-1343
Previous Address37200 Paseo Padre Pkwy # 135
Fremont, CA 94536-2567
Previous Address37200 Paseo Padre Pkwy Apt 253
Fremont, CA 94536-2579

History

22 March 2020Not eligible to practice law in CA (5 years, 1 month ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 16-N-17638
2 April 2018Not eligible to practice law in CA (7 years, 1 month ago)
Ordered inactive 16-N-17638
21 December 2017Active (7 years, 4 months ago)
13 October 2017Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 17-O-04809 (7 years, 6 months ago)
2 October 2017Not eligible to practice law in CA (7 years, 7 months ago)
Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 14-O-05941
7 February 2017Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 16-N-17638 (8 years, 2 months ago)
4 January 2017Active (8 years, 3 months ago)
28 August 2016Not eligible to practice law in CA (8 years, 8 months ago)
Discipline w/actual suspension 14-O-05941
1 February 2016Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 15-O-13271 (9 years, 3 months ago)
22 December 2015Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 14-O-05941 (9 years, 4 months ago)
6 July 2008Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 07-O-11534 (16 years, 10 months ago)
30 April 2004Admitted to the State Bar of California (21 years ago)

Discipline Summaries

August 28, 2016

ELIAS FRANCISCO PORTALES [#230402], 39, of Fremont, was suspended from the practice of law for 90 days and placed on probation for one year. He must pass the MPRE. The order took effect Aug. 28, 2016.

Portales stipulated that he accepted a fee in a debt collection matter for a client but failed to obtain the client’s consent to the payment of the fee by a third party. He failed to file a response to the complaint, oppose a motion for entry of default and properly file a motion to set aside default. He failed to refund the unearned fees of $3,000. That amounted to a failure to perform legal services with competence.

In another matter, Portales failed to keep a client informed regarding her claim against Bank of America or promptly refund a $1,500 fee. In aggravation, Portales had a prior record of discipline and committed multiple acts of misconduct. In mitigation, he acknowledged his misconduct.

July 6, 2008

ELIAS F. PORTALES [#230402], 31, of San Francisco was suspended for 18 months, stayed, placed on three years of probation and was ordered to take the MPRE within one year. The order took effect July 6, 2008.

Portales stipulated to four acts of misconduct in a dissolution proceeding. He did not file the dissolution or inform his client. He left his office and began working for a new firm; the client was unable to reach him although he received her messages.

She fired him and asked for her file via e-mail at his new office, but he did not return her file or refund unearned fees. He later said he was open to resolving her complaints, but although the client responded to his e-mail 37 minutes later, she did not hear from him again. He eventually refunded the unearned fees seven months later.

Portales stipulated that he failed to perform legal services competently, keep a client informed about developments in her case, communicate with a client or promptly refund unearned fees.