Patrick B. Kelly was first admitted to the California Bar 29th June 1973, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Patrick graduated from Western State University.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Patrick B. Kelly |
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| First Admitted | 29 June 1973 (50 years, 10 months ago) |
| Status | Not Eligible to Practice |
| Bar Number | 55800 |
Schools
| Law School | Western State University (CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | Russell Sage Coll (Troy NY) |
Address
| Current Address | PO Box 1215 Medford, OR 97501 |
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History
| 1 July 2021 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (2 years, 10 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
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| 16 September 2003 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (20 years, 7 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 6 April 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (23 years ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 99-O-12993 |
| 30 December 1999 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 99-O-12993 (24 years, 4 months ago) |
| 21 July 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 9 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 8 May 1997 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (26 years, 12 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 94-O-18335 |
| 11 October 1996 | Active (27 years, 6 months ago) |
| 12 August 1996 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (27 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 31 March 1995 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 94-O-18335 (29 years, 1 month ago) |
| 17 October 1994 | Active (29 years, 6 months ago) |
| 29 August 1994 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 18 August 1994 | Active (29 years, 8 months ago) |
| 25 July 1994 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 9 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 21 September 1993 | Active (30 years, 7 months ago) |
| 29 January 1993 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (31 years, 3 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 89-O-11605 |
| 28 September 1992 | Active (31 years, 7 months ago) |
| 26 August 1992 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 92-P-17215 (31 years, 8 months ago) |
| 18 June 1992 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (31 years, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 86-O-18012 |
| 3 October 1991 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 89-O-11605 (32 years, 7 months ago) |
| 26 September 1991 | Active (32 years, 7 months ago) |
| 29 May 1991 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (32 years, 11 months ago) Discipline w/actual suspension 86-O-18012 |
| 28 September 1988 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 86-O-18012 (35 years, 7 months ago) |
| 29 June 1973 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (50 years, 10 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
April 6, 2001 PATRICK B. KELLY [#55800], 59, of Oceanside was suspended for two years and until he pays restitution to two clients totaling $5,500. He also was ordered to comply with rule 955. The order took effect April 6, 2001. Kelly violated probation stemming from a 1997 suspension: he filed quarterly probation reports and mental health reports late, completed ethics school late and did not file proof of completion of law office management courses on time.The underlying discipline was the result of misconduct in two client matters. In one instance, he failed to competently perform services when he neglected to timely comply with appropriate government claim-filing procedures for a client who received injuries at a southern California university. The civil action was dismissed as a result of Kelly’s failure to comply with those procedures by the required deadline.In another matter, Kelly was hired by a client and her son to file an appeal of a criminal conviction of the son’s daughter. Kelly failed to take any post-conviction action on behalf of the daughter.Kelly was previously disciplined four times by the State Bar.May 8, 1997 PATRICK B. KELLY [#55800], 55, of Valley Center was suspended for two years and until he provides proof of his fitness to practice law. The suspension was stayed and he was placed on probation for two years on the condition that he is actually suspended for one year and until he makes restitution. If the period of actual suspension reaches or exceeds two years, he will remain actually suspended until he has shown proof of his fitness to practice. He also was ordered to pass the MPRE during the period of his actual suspension and comply with rule 955. The order took effect May 8, 1997. Kelly's misconduct involved two client matters. In one instance, he failed to competently perform services when he neglected to timely comply with appropriate government claim filing procedures for his client who received injuries at a southern California university. The civil action was dismissed as a result of Kelly's failure to timely comply with those procedures. He did not communicate with the client, return unearned legal fees or cooperate with the bar's investigation. In another matter, Kelly was hired by a client and her son to file an appeal of a criminal conviction of the son's daughter. Kelly failed to take any post-conviction action on behalf of the daughter. He also failed to return the advanced fees of $5,000, even though he acknowledged he had performed no legal services and agreed to the refund. In aggravation, Kelly has a prior record of discipline. In 1991, he received a 120-day actual suspension and in 1992, a 130-day actual suspension. His misconduct significantly harmed a client and he has not made any payments toward his debts to his clients. In mitigation, Kelly acted in good faith when he believed that case law supported his position that he could pursue a lawsuit in superior court without first seeking relief. During this time, he also suffered extreme emotional difficulties, overwhelmed by personal as well as financial losses. His associate died, his mother died, a member of his family was criminally victimized and two close friends died. In addition, he has signed promises to make reparations to his clients and agreed to pay one client $14,000 to remedy the consequences of his misconduct. |