Sierra Sterkin

February 28, 2015

SIERRA DAVID STERKIN [#234356], 37, of Placerville, was suspended from the practice of law for six months with credit given for a period of interim suspension. He was also placed on three years’ probation and faces a two-year suspension if he does not comply with the terms of his disciplinary probation. The order took effect Feb. 28, 2015. Sterkin’s suspension follows his successful completion of the Alternative Discipline Program. Sterkin pleaded no contest to obstructing a peace officer in performance of their duties, a felony, and criminal threats, a misdemeanor, in two separate incidents that occurred when he had not been taking his medication. In the first incident, on Oct. 16, 2011, a police officer saw Sterkin yelling obscenities at people and shattering wine bottles in the middle of the street. Sterkin asked to be transported for mental health treatment, but struck an officer and resisted being placed in handcuffs. Later, Sterkin threatened a neighbor, stating: “I am going to slit your throat with a buck knife and watch your guts fall on the floor.” The neighbor had not had any prior contact with Sterkin and did not provoke the threat. In mitigation, Sterkin cooperated with the State Bar and his successful completion of the Alternative Discipline Program, and the Lawyer Assistance Program indicates he no longer suffers from the mental health issue that led to his misconduct.

June 22, 2012

SIERRA DAVID STERKIN, 34, of Placerville was placed on interim suspension June 22, 2012, after a conviction for making criminal threats, a misdemeanor. He was ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court.

May 14, 2012

SIERRA DAVID STERKIN [#234356], 34, of Placerville was placed on interim suspension May 14, 2012, after he was convicted of obstructing an officer in the performance of his duties, a felony. He was ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court.