Attorney David George Smith Disbarred for Misappropriation of Client Funds
The most severe professional sanction—permanent disbarment—has been handed down to veteran Oakland attorney David George Smith (State Bar Number 78228). The Supreme Court of California ordered his permanent removal from the practice of law, effective October 16, 2025, for a pattern of severe financial misconduct, primarily the misappropriation of client funds. For an attorney admitted […]