In October 2004 Abrams represented a client in a marital dissolution. The house owned by the client and her husband had been sold in July 2004 and the proceeds from the sale, $299,435, were deposited into a client trust account maintained by the client’s prior attorney. In April 2005 the court ordered the prior attorney to transfer the funds to Abrams’s client trust account and ordered Abrams to disburse $27,598 to the Los Angeles Department of Child Support Services by check made payable to the court trustee. The prior attorney sent the funds to Abrams and the funds were deposited into Abrams’s client trust account in June 2005.

Between July 2005 and March 2006 Abrams misappropriated approximately $44,436 from the client trust account, failed to pay out funds belonging to the client and her former husband, and failed to maintain $271,974 in trust.

In aggravation, the misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In mitigation, Abrams had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the bar in 1988. He cooperated with the State Bar during its investigation and proceedings. During the period of misconduct, he suffered from bipolar disorder, experienced extreme financial difficulties, and became alienated from his family and relatives due to his medical condition. Also, he presented evidence of his community service and volunteer work. The order took effect November 18, 2011

In January 2010 Calloway was suspended for two years and until he provided proof of his rehabilitation, fitness to practice, and learning and ability in the law. He was disciplined for failing to comply with conditions to a previous order of discipline. Conditions to the suspension required Calloway to notify clients and opposing counsel of his suspension within 30 days and to file an affidavit of compliance within 40 days. He failed to file the affidavit and provided no explanation to the State Bar for his noncompliance.

In aggravation, Calloway had a record of prior discipline, and the current misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In mitigation, Calloway cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation and he testified to his record of community service. The order took effect September 9, 2011

In aggravation, the misconduct involved violating the client trust account and misappropriating funds, which harmed the administration of justice and clients. The order took effect October 28, 2011

In January 2005 Freeman was placed on interim suspension after being found culpable of misconduct for violating the above-mentioned Penal Code sections. Her conviction is now final, and the State Bar Court concluded that it met the criteria for summary disbarment. The order took effect October 20, 2011

In August 2010 Hall was suspended for six months and placed on one year of probation for misappropriating client funds, failing to maintain client funds in trust, failing to competently perform legal services, failing to keep a client reasonably informed about significant developments in the client’s case, failing to respond to reasonable client inquiries, failing to promptly return client papers and property upon termination of employment, improperly withdrawing from representation, and engaging in acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption.

Hall was ordered to comply with certain conditions to the discipline, but he failed to contact the State Bar probation department to arrange a meeting, failed to file an affidavit of compliance with rule 9.20 within 40 days, and provided no explanation to the State Bar for his noncompliance.

In aggravation, Hall had a record of prior discipline, the underlying matter. In the current discipline he engaged in multiple acts of wrongdoing and demonstrated indifference toward rectification of or atonement for the consequences of his misconduct. The order took effect October 14, 2011

In February 2008 Hoang was suspended for 75 days and until he made restitution of $1,405 to one client, and until the State Bar Court terminated the suspension. He was disciplined for failing to competently perform legal services, failing to promptly respond to client inquiries, failing to keep a client informed about significant developments in the client’s case, and failing to return unearned fees. Conditions to the discipline required him to notify clients and opposing counsel of his suspension within 30 days and to file an affidavit of compliance within 40 days. He failed to file the affidavit and provided no explanation to the State Bar for his noncompliance.

In aggravation, Hoang had a record of prior discipline. The order took effect October 14, 2011

In aggravation, Inman had a record of prior discipline, and the current matter involved multiple acts of wrongdoing that demonstrated a pattern of misconduct. In mitigation, in late 2009 he joined the Lawyer Assistance Program seeking help with his substance abuse issues. He voluntarily took inactive status and entered into a stipulation with the State Bar. The order took effect September 9, 2011

In aggravation, the misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing that harmed clients and the administration of justice. Jones demonstrated indifference toward rectification of or atonement for the consequences of his misconduct and failed to cooperate with the State Bar prior to entry of his default. In mitigation, Jones had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the bar in 1986. The order took effect November 3, 2011

In December 2005 Kline was convicted on four counts for possessing images of child pornography, and the following March he was placed on interim suspension.

In aggravation, the misconduct harmed the public and the administration of justice and involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In mitigation, during the period of his misconduct Kline experienced extreme emotional difficulties. The order took effect August 26, 2011

In February 2010 Levy was suspended for two years and placed on three years of probation after being found culpable of misconduct in three client matters.

Conditions to the discipline required Levy to notify clients and opposing counsel of his suspension within 30 days and to file an affidavit of compliance within 40 days. He failed to file the affidavit and provided no explanation to the State Bar for his noncompliance.

In aggravation, Levy had a record of prior discipline. In 2010 the underlying matter occurred. The order took effect November 3, 2011

In October 2006 law enforcement officers executed a search warrant at Luostari’s residence after being notified by federal authorities that Luostari had made multiple purchases of child pornography videos from an online company that was under federal investigation. The officers seized three laptop computers, three desktop computers, and other removable hard drives. A forensic examination of Luostari’s computer equipment revealed 450 images of children engaged in sexual activities.

In April 2010 Luostari was found guilty of the Penal Code violations, sentenced to serve 180 days in jail, and placed on three years of criminal probation. That June he was placed on interim suspension. The conviction is now final and the State Bar Court concluded that it met the criteria for summary disbarment.

In aggravation, Luostari had a record of prior discipline. In mitigation, he cooperated with the State Bar during its investigation and proceedings and entered into a stipulation as to facts, conclusions of law, and the discipline to be imposed. The order took effect October 28, 2011

In aggravation, Macy had a record of prior discipline. The current matter involved multiple acts of wrongdoing, and he failed to participate in the State Bar proceedings. The order took effect October 28, 2011

In 2003 the Ohio Supreme Court found Maybaum culpable of attorney misconduct in two client matters by commingling funds, engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice, failing to complete mediation proceedings, failing to promptly remove earned fees from his client trust account, failing to competently perform legal services, misusing client funds, failing to account for client funds, failing to promptly pay funds to a client, and engaging in acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. The California State Bar concluded that Maybaum’s misconduct warranted disbarment.

In aggravation, the misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing, and Maybaum failed to participate in the State Bar proceedings. The order took effect September 30, 2011

In August 2007 Osio was placed on interim suspension after being found culpable of misconduct by violating the above-mentioned Penal Code sections. His conviction is now final and the State Bar Court concluded that it met the criteria for summary disbarment. The order took effect October 14, 2011

In aggravation, Puttre failed to cooperate and participate in the State Bar proceedings. In mitigation, Puttre had no record of prior discipline since he was admitted to the bar in 1991. The order took effect November 3, 2011

In April 2009 Read was suspended for two years and placed on four years of probation for filing a false affidavit with the State Bar, failing to maintain client funds in trust, using his client trust account to pay personal obligations, commingling funds, and engaging in acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. Conditions to the discipline required Read to notify clients and opposing counsel of his suspension within 30 days and to file an affidavit of compliance within 40 days. He failed to file the affidavit and provided no explanation to the State Bar for his noncompliance.

In aggravation, Read had a history of prior discipline. The order took effect October 9, 2011

In aggravation, the misconduct involved multiple acts of wrongdoing that involved violations to the client trust account and caused harm to a client, the public, or the administration of justice. In mitigation, Sandison had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the bar in 1990, and he cooperated with the State Bar during its investigation and proceedings. The order took effect October 9, 2011

In December 2005 Shivell represented a client in a marital dissolution and child custody case. The real property belonging to the client and the client’s spouse was sold, and Shivell received $56,740 on behalf of the client, which she deposited into her client trust account.

In 2007 Shivell admitted to the client that she had spent some of the funds for her own use and benefit and promised the client that the money would be repaid. Between January 2008 and September 2009 Shivell paid the client $18,950, and by December 2010 she paid a total of $28,569, which was the balance owed.

In a second matter, in September 2010 Shivell was suspended for one year and placed on two years of probation after she was found culpable of misconduct in seven client matters by failing to maintain client funds in trust, issuing trust account checks against insufficient funds, seeking an agreement to dismiss a State Bar complaint in exchange for settling a fee dispute, failing to promptly return unearned fees, failing to competently perform legal services, failing to keep a client informed about significant developments in the client’s case, failing to promptly provide an accounting of client payments, and engaging in acts of moral turpitude, dishonesty, or corruption. Conditions to the discipline required Shivell to notify clients and opposing counsel of her suspension within 30 days and to file an affidavit of compliance within 40 days. She failed to timely file her affidavit of compliance.

In aggravation, Shivell had a record of prior discipline, the underlying matter. The current matter involved violations to the client trust account and harm to a client. In mitigation, Shivell cooperated with the State Bar during its investigation and proceedings. She experienced extreme physical and emotional difficulties during the period of misconduct and demonstrated remorse for her wrongdoing. The order took effect October 9, 2011

In January 1982 Southworth was convicted of violating former Texas Penal Code § 19.02(a)(2), felony murder, and was sentenced to 20 years confinement. The State Bar of California learned about the conviction in 2010, and in December of that year Southworth was placed on interim suspension.

In aggravation, the misconduct involved the killing of an individual. In mitigation, he was incarcerated from 1982 until 1988 and was on parole for 14 years. He had no record of prior discipline since being admitted to the bar California Bar in 1980. The order took effect September 14, 2011

In 2003 Staten represented a client in a marital dissolution. In August 2003 she received $304,620 from an escrow company following the sale of the couple’s home, as ordered by the court. Staten deposited the check into her personal checking account without the knowledge and consent of the client and ex-spouse. A day after making the deposit, Staten withdrew $299,520 from her personal account and deposited the money into her client trust account. Staten also misappropriated $5,100 in client funds for her personal use and benefit. The next month she replaced part of the funds, but between October 2003 and December 2004 she made 54 additional withdrawals of client funds from the client trust account for her personal use and benefit.

Between October 2003 and November 2004 Staten made 11 deposits of personal funds into the client trust account, which totaled approximately $57,080. Between August 2003 and December 2004 Staten disbursed $254,661 to the client and the ex-husband, leaving a balance in the client trust account of $2.08.

In October 2005 the client hired a new attorney, who substituted into the client’s case. The client and new attorney appeared in court for a hearing on the distribution of the community property funds. The attorney informed the court that Staten had failed to provide a signed substitution of attorney form. The court relieved Staten as the client’s attorney and ordered that she provide an accounting of community funds within ten days. That same month Staten sent an inaccurate record that failed to account for the funds she had misappropriated from the client trust account. Staten issued a check to the new attorney for $50,000, but it was drawn against insufficient funds in the client trust account. About ten days later, Staten sent the attorney a cashier’s check for $50,000.

In aggravation, Staten had a record of prior discipline, and the current matter involved multiple acts of wrongdoing. In mitigation, prior to and during her misconduct Staten suffered serious mental health issues. Also, she cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation as to facts and conclusions of law. The order took effect October 20, 2011

In August 2008 Tang pleaded nolo contendere to the Penal Code violation. She was placed on five years of criminal probation, ordered to make restitution of $8,558 to four insurance companies, and ordered to perform 350 hours of community service. In November 2008 Tang was placed on interim suspension following her conviction in the criminal matter.

In mitigation, Tang cooperated with the State Bar during its investigation and proceedings. She expressed remorse for her wrongdoing. The order took effect September 14, 2011

In 2005 Torres represented husband-and-wife clients in their claim for personal injuries received in a head-on automobile collision. In June 2009 a jury awarded the clients $523,967 in general damages and $125,000 in punitive damages. Torres received the funds and he deposited them into his client trust account. He disbursed $549,726 to the clients and paid attorneys fees and costs associated with the litigation, but he failed to pay the client’s medical providers and misappropriated $89,216 in client funds.

In aggravation, Torres had a record of prior discipline. In the current matter, the misconduct involved violations to the client trust account that harmed clients. In mitigation, he cooperated with the State Bar by entering into a stipulation as to facts, culpability, and punishment. The order took effect October 28, 2011

In July 2007 a client paid Weir $1,500 to oppose a judgment levied against the client, but Weir performed no services for the client. In November 2007 the client wrote to Weir, terminating his services and requesting return of the advance fee. Weir failed to respond to the letter, failed to return the unearned fees, and failed to provide the client with an accounting of the fees paid. In September and October 2008 a State Bar investigator wrote to Weir regarding allegations of misconduct the client had filed against him, but Weir failed to respond.

In aggravation, Weir had a record of prior discipline. In the current matter, the misconduct involved multiple acts of misconduct. Also, he failed to participate in the State Bar proceedings prior to entry of his default. The order took effect October 9, 2011

In January 2011 Zodrow was placed on interim suspension following his conviction for the U.S. Code violation. The conviction is now final, and the Review Department concluded that it met the criteria for summary disbarment. The order took effect October 28, 2011