El Monte, CA 91731-3288
19 December 1999 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 96-O-01784 (25 years, 4 months ago) |
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23 April 1996 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 96-O-01784 (29 years ago) |
25 August 1995 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 92-O-20852 (29 years, 8 months ago) |
10 March 1994 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 92-O-20852 (31 years, 2 months ago) |
1 January 1990 | Inactive (35 years, 4 months ago) |
20 December 1974 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (50 years, 4 months ago) |
December 19, 1999 JOSE ANGEL RODRIGUEZ [#62551], 51, of El Monte was suspended for two years, stayed, and placed on probation for three years. The order took effect Dec. 19, 1999. Rodriguez violated the terms of a 1995 probation by failing to file quarterly reports or certificates from a certified public accountant that he is properly maintaining his client trust account.He had stipulated to trust account violations, failure to perform legal services competently, failure to communicate with clients and the unauthorized practice of law.At the time of Rodriguez’ misconduct, he was a municipal court commissioner.In mitigation, Rodriguez was depressed due to the humiliation caused by the discipline order, had family problems, suffered from alcoholism and was suspended from his job because of the discipline. He submitted letters attesting to his good character, attends AA meetings, has a long record of pro bono activities and presides over a successful drug court. |