Moral Character Admission PRACTICE AREAS

MORAL CHARACTER APPLICATION

California State Bar requires a showing of moral fitness to practice law. In order to admit a lawyer into the practice of law in California, the state bar engage in an extensive review of the applicants’ past history and relationships. These investigations can yield unpleasant results, and therefore hinder and or delay the applicants’ ability to practice law within the state.

The burden is on the applicant to prove that s/he is in good moral standing, justifying an admission to the practice of law within the state. Therefore, an applicant who suspects that a “good moral character” issue may arise within his/her application, should contact us immediately.

Mostafavi Law Group can help you to meet the “good moral character” burden by drafting the appropriate addendum that accompany your application and help you to receive a favorable determination. We do not only represent out-of-state attorneys wishing to practice in California, but also LL.M. and JD. students or graduates who are going through the same process.

Despite the submission of well-drafted Moral Character application and addendum, the State Bar might contact you for a hearing. Though informal, any such hearing is determinative of your ability to practice law. Therefore, it is within your interest to take a lawyer with you because complicated, and or unexpected questions may arise. At Mostafavi Law Group, we will not only provide you with adequate support, but as your representative, we can accompany you to the hearing.

There is an opportunity to appeal an unfavorable decision by the hearing committee. While we can also assist you at this stage of the process, it is better to involve us earlier on, so that your application is not irreparably misrepresented by you.

For more information about the Admissions and Moral Character process, use the following link:

http://www.calbar.ca.gov/Admissions/Moral-Character.

WE CAN HELP

We understand how difficult Moral Character Admission can get, you should contact us Immediately to help you.

Moral Character Admission are often complex and fact specific. At Mostafavi Law Group, APC, we treat your situation uniquely, and will tailor our representation to your situation and needs with commitment and zealous advocacy to maximize the recovery for you.

TAKE AN ACTION TODAY TO PROTECT YOUR RIGHTS

Contact us today by calling (310)473-1111, send us a fax at (310)473-2222 or email us at admin@mostafavilaw.com. We are here to help

PRACTICE AREAS

Latest Blog

Prejudice is not required for waiver of arbitration

No prejudice is required in determining whether a party to an arbitration agreement has waived its right to compel the arbitration and stay the action in the court. Morgan v. Sundance, Inc. (US 21–328 5/23/22) Arbitration Petitioner Robyn Morgan worked as an hourly employee at a Taco Bell franchise owned by respondent Sundance. When applying for […]

Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA)

As part of the federal CARES Act, the new Pandemic Unemployment Assistance (PUA) program helps unemployed Californians who are business owners, self-employed, independent contractors, have limited work history, and others not usually eligible for regular state UI benefits who are out of business or services are significantly reduced as a direct result of the pandemic. The […]

GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats were sued in for sticking restaurants with “devil’s choice”

NEW YORK (Reuters) – GrubHub, DoorDash, Postmates and Uber Eats were sued on Monday for allegedly exploiting their dominance in restaurant meal deliveries to impose fees that consumers ultimately bear through higher menu prices, including during the coronavirus pandemic. In a proposed class action filed in Manhattan federal court, three consumers said the defendants violated […]

The California Supreme Court will decide on the faith of the gig economy

The California Supreme Court in CASTELLANOS v. STATE OF CALIFORNIA (Case: S279622) is presented with the question that does Business and Professions Code section 7451, which was enacted by Proposition 22 (the “Protect App-Based Drivers and Services Act”), conflict with article XIV, section 4 of the California Constitution and therefore require that Proposition 22, by […]

Rest and meal premiums are considered wages

The California Supreme Court in Naranjo v. Spectrum Security Services, Inc. (SC S258966 5/23/22), held that meal breaks are considered wages for the purpose of waiting penalty statute if the employee is not paid when the employment ends with the employer. The Naranjo Court, held that the extra pay for missed breaks constitutes “wages” that must be reported on […]