Oxnard, CA 93030
20 August 2003 | Disbarred (21 years, 8 months ago) Disbarment 02-N-12637 |
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6 March 2003 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (22 years, 2 months ago) Ordered inactive 02-N-12637 |
10 November 2002 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (22 years, 5 months ago) Ordered inactive 02-N-12637 |
26 June 2002 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 02-N-12637 (22 years, 10 months ago) |
3 April 2002 | Discipline w/actual suspension 00-O-13077 (23 years, 1 month ago) |
1 September 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (23 years, 8 months ago) Suspended, failed to pay fees |
8 June 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (23 years, 11 months ago) Ordered inactive 00-O-14909 |
23 March 2001 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 00-O-14909 (24 years, 1 month ago) |
5 March 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 2 months ago) Ordered inactive 00-O-15097 |
10 January 2001 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 00-O-15097 (24 years, 3 months ago) |
6 January 2001 | Not eligible to practice law in CA (24 years, 4 months ago) Ordered inactive 00-O-13077 |
6 November 2000 | Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 00-O-13077 (24 years, 6 months ago) |
27 May 1998 | Discipline, probation; no actual susp. 96-C-07448 (26 years, 11 months ago) |
13 February 1997 | Conviction record transmitted to State Bar Court 96-C-07448 (28 years, 2 months ago) |
29 November 1979 | Admitted to the State Bar of California (45 years, 5 months ago) |
August 20, 2003 VICTOR STEPHEN MARTINEZ [#90504], 49, of Oxnard was disbarred Aug. 20, 2003, and was ordered to comply with rule 955. In a default proceeding, the State Bar Court found that Martinez did not comply with rule 955, as ordered in a 2002 discipline.A nine-month suspension was imposed for misconduct in two client matters, including failing to perform legal services competently, properly maintain client funds or refund unearned fees and for improperly withdrawing from employment.Martinez also was disciplined in 1988 for two misdemeanor convictions for driving under the influence and hit and run.May 27, 1998 VICTOR STEPHEN MARTINEZ [#90504], 44, of Oxnard was suspended for 90 days, stayed, and placed on probation for two years, effective May 27, 1998. He was ordered to pass the MPRE. In November 1996, Martinez was convicted of drunk driving and hit and run driving, both misdemeanors.In aggravation, Martinez' misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In addition, Martinez had a prior similar conviction and was on criminal probation when the current misconduct occurred.In mitigation, Martinez, who was admitted to the State Bar in 1979, has no prior record of discipline. He cooperated fully with the bar's investigation and disciplinary proceedings.Probation conditions include attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous meetings and a psychological evaluation. |