Paul Harry Steele was first admitted to the California Bar 22nd December 1976, but is now no longer eligible to practice. Paul graduated from Santa Clara University SOL.

Lawyer Information

NamePaul Harry Steele
First Admitted22 December 1976 (47 years, 3 months ago)
StatusNot Eligible to Practice
Bar Number72798

Contact

Phone Number(510) 483-6023

Schools

Law SchoolSanta Clara University SOL (Santa Clara CA)
Undergraduate SchoolCalifornia St University Hayward (Hayward CA)

Address

Current Address1392 145th Ave
San Leandro, CA 94578
Map

History

30 November 2000Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (23 years, 4 months ago)
2 March 1999Active (25 years, 1 month ago)
2 March 1999Inactive (25 years, 1 month ago)
25 July 1988Not Eligible To Practice Law in CA (35 years, 8 months ago)
1 January 1982Inactive (42 years, 3 months ago)
22 December 1976Admitted to The State Bar of California (47 years, 3 months ago)

Discipline Summaries

October 11, 2003

PAUL HARRY STEELE [#72798], 55, of San Leandro suspended for three years, stayed, and was actually suspended for three years and until the State Bar Court grants a motion to terminate the suspension and he proves his rehabilitation. The order took effect Oct. 11, 2003.

In a default proceeding, the bar court found that Steele failed to comply with probation conditions attached to a 2001 discipline. He did not file three quarterly reports, submit proof of attendance at meetings of an alcoholic/drug support group, or furnish the results of an alcohol or drug test. He also was in possession of methamphetamine, violating his criminal probation, and that probation was revoked.

The underlying discipline resulted from convictions for driving under the influence and possession of methamphetamine.

Although the bar sought Steele's disbarment, Judge Pat McElroy said his failure to comply with probation conditions and having only one prior disciplinary matter on his record do not warrant such a severe punishment.

November 30, 2002

PAUL HARRY STEELE [#72798], 52, of San Leandro was placed on interim suspension Nov. 30, 2000, after a conviction for possession of a controlled substance. He was ordered to comply with rule 955.

November 24, 2001

PAUL HARRY STEELE [#72798], 53, of San Leandro was suspended for three years, stayed, placed on five years of probation with a two-year actual suspension and was ordered to prove his rehabilitation, abstain from alcohol and illegal drugs for one year, take the MPRE and comply with rule 955. Credit shall be given for a period of interim suspension which began Nov. 30, 2000. The order took effect Nov. 24, 2001.

Steele was convicted in 1998 of driving under the influence and in 2000 of possession of methamphetamine. At the time of his second arrest, his blood alcohol level was .08 percent. He was still on probation for the DUI, so his probation was revoked and reinstated on stricter terms, including 15 days of county jail time.

The State Bar Court found that Steele’s conduct did not amount to moral turpitude, but it did involve conduct warranting discipline.

He had at least four prior DUIs and other alcohol-related offenses.

In mitigation, he has no record of discipline in more than 24 years of practice and he has been candid about his substance abuse history.