Karen J Hamilton was admitted to the California Bar 22nd December 1976, but has since been disbarred. Karen graduated from University of LaVerne COL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Karen J Hamilton |
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| First Admitted | 22 December 1976 (48 years, 5 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 71093 |
Contact
| Phone Number | (831) 636-1075 |
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| Fax Number | (831) 636-3065 |
Schools
| Law School | University of LaVerne COL (Ontario CA) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of La Verne (La Verne CA) |
Address
| Current Address | Attorney at Law Inc 339 7th St #M Hollister, CA 95023 |
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History
| 31 March 2011 | Disbarred (14 years, 1 month ago) |
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| 2 January 2009 | Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (16 years, 4 months ago) |
| 16 June 2008 | Inactive (16 years, 11 months ago) |
| 22 December 1976 | Admitted to The State Bar of California (48 years, 5 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
March 30, 2011 KAREN J. HAMILTON [#71093], 66, of Hollister was disbarred March 30, 2011, and was ordered to comply with rule 9.20 of the California Rules of Court. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court recommended Hamilton’s disbarment for failure to comply with an earlier rule 9.20 requirement. She did not file with the court an affidavit stating she notified her clients, opposing counsel and other interested parties of her suspension. Failure to comply with the rule is grounds for disbarment.The underlying discipline was imposed for Hamilton’s misconduct in a single client matter: she failed to perform legal services competently, communicate, refund $2,500 in unearned fees or update her official address.November 13, 2009 KAREN J. HAMILTON [#71093], 65, of Hollister was suspended for one year, stayed, was suspended for 30 days and until she makes restitution and the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension. She also was ordered to take the MPRE, and if the suspension exceeds 90 days, she must comply with rule 9.20. The order took effect Nov. 13, 2009. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Hamilton committed four acts of misconduct in a divorce matter. After accepting a $3,000 advance fee and meeting with the client once, Hamilton took no action on her client’s matter. She did not file suit nor did she respond to the client’s many attempts to reach her. The client hired a new lawyer.She stipulated that she failed to perform legal services competently, refund unearned fees, respond to client inquiries or keep her address current with the State Bar.In mitigation, she has no prior discipline record in nearly 31 years of practice. |