Jeffrey Hans Leo was admitted to the California Bar 22nd December 1976, but has since been disbarred. Jeffrey graduated from Columbia University SOL.
Lawyer Information
| Name | Jeffrey Hans Leo |
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| First Admitted | 22 December 1976 (48 years, 4 months ago) |
| Status | Disbarred |
| Bar Number | 71640 |
Contact
| Phone Number | 626-571-1239 |
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Schools
| Law School | Columbia University SOL (New York NY) |
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| Undergraduate School | University of North Dakota (Grand Forks ND) |
Address
| Current Address | Attorney at Law, 1300 Walnut St San Gabriel, CA 91776 |
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History
| 8 December 2017 | Disbarred (7 years, 4 months ago) Disbarment 15-O-16043 |
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| 1 September 2017 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (7 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 8 July 2017 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (7 years, 9 months ago) Ordered inactive 15-O-16043 |
| 17 December 2016 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (8 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 15-O-16043 |
| 7 October 2016 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 15-O-16043 (8 years, 6 months ago) |
| 1 July 2016 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (8 years, 10 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
| 31 October 2015 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (9 years, 6 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 8 October 1997 | Discipline w/actual suspension; credit for prior ineligibility 91-C-07361 (27 years, 7 months ago) |
| 8 October 1997 | Probation with conditions 91-C-07361 (27 years, 7 months ago) |
| 23 May 1997 | Law Practice Restricted (27 years, 11 months ago) |
| 31 May 1995 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (29 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive |
| 25 July 1994 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (30 years, 9 months ago) Admin Inactive/MCLE noncompliance |
| 22 December 1976 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (48 years, 4 months ago) |
Discipline Summaries
October 8, 1997 JEFFREY HANS LEO [#71640], 46, of Los Angeles was suspended for four years and until he has provided proof of his fitness to practice. The suspension was stayed, and he was placed on four years of probation with a nine-month actual suspension, effective Oct. 8, 1997. Credit for the period of actual suspension was given for the period of interim suspension from Sept. 16, 1994, to July 7, 1995. He was ordered to pass the MPRE. Leo was caught in an undercover narcotics operation in September 1991 when he attempted to purchase six rocks of cocaine from a police officer posing as a drug dealer. After pleading not guilty to a misdemeanor violation of Penal Code §653f(d), solicitation for consideration of a purchase of cocaine, diversion was granted in March 1992, but Leo was unable to complete the rehabilitation program within the required six months. Leo was allowed additional time to complete the program, but again failed to do so and criminal proceedings were reinstated. In February 1994, the court found him guilty and ordered him placed on summary probation for 24 months, to pay a fine of $810, to avoid illegal drugs and obey all laws. In June 1994, his probation was revoked after the check he wrote to cover the $810 fine bounced. Leo was unaware there were insufficient funds in his account and his probation was reinstated in August, the fine deleted and he was ordered to serve 10 days in jail, with credit for five served. In November 1996, the case was dismissed in the interests of justice. In March 1993, Leo also was charged with three misdemeanor violations after he left a substance abuse program without permission and threatened a taxi driver with a pick-ax during an argument. He re-entered the substance abuse program and was released from the hospital in June. In January 1994, two of the charges were dismissed and he pleaded no contest to brandishing a weapon. He was placed on summary probation for 36 months, sentenced to 30 days in county jail and ordered to spend 20 days cleaning up graffiti, make restitution of $175 to the victim, not possess dangerous weapons and attend AA meetings. He was allowed to perform community service in lieu of jail time. In August 1996, after attending AA meetings and obtaining psychotherapeutic treatment, he was discharged from probation six months early and his case was ultimately dismissed. It was stipulated that the facts and circumstances surrounding his arrests did not involve moral turpitude, but did involve other misconduct warranting discipline. Leo also failed to file an affidavit of compliance with rule 955 after he was placed on interim suspension by the bar. In aggravation, Leo’s misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In addition, while on disciplinary probation and with criminal proceedings pending, Leo was arrested for possession of cocaine and placed in a diversion program. However, the impact of his arrest as an aggravating circumstance was given limited consideration due to Leo’s rehabilitation efforts. Because of the serious nature of Leo’s misconduct, his prior discipline-free record was not accorded any weight in mitigation. However, in mitigation, Leo made significant steps in his rehabilitation and considerable time has passed since his misconduct. In addition, he cooperated with the bar’s investigation and has not practiced law since July 1994. |