Attorney Jake Alexander Soberal Summarily Disbarred After Federal Fraud Conviction
The legal profession requires honesty as its most fundamental virtue. For Fresno attorney Jake Alexander Soberal (State Bar Number 277875), co-founder and former co-CEO of the failed tech company Bitwise Industries, that virtue was sacrificed in a massive criminal scheme. Soberal was swiftly hit with the maximum professional penalty: summary disbarment from the practice of […]
Attorney Jennifer Lynn Wilson-Tancreto Suspended Following Misconduct Findings
For legal professionals, the handling of client funds is a sacred duty. When that fiduciary bond is breached, the consequences are severe. Family law attorney Jennifer Lynn Wilson-Tancreto (State Bar Number 275084), based in Westwood and formerly in Ukiah, California, has been suspended from the practice of law, effective August 29, 2025. The California Supreme […]
Persistent Misconduct Leads to Disbarment for Attorney Duane R. Folke
The privilege of practicing law is contingent upon a consistent commitment to client service and ethical compliance. For Los Angeles attorney Duane R. Folke (State Bar Number 137341), a legal career spanning over 35 years has ended in permanent disbarment, effective August 29, 2025. The California Supreme Court’s order (Case No. 24-O-30514) follows a highly […]
Attorney Jacquelin Elizabeth Devlin Disbarred Following Criminal Conviction and Deceit
The legal profession demands unwavering honesty from all its members. Attorney Jacquelin Elizabeth Devlin (State Bar Number 241764) of Oroville, California, has been permanently disbarred from the practice of law, effective August 29, 2025. Her permanent removal from the State Bar roll came as a direct, automatic consequence of a criminal conviction which the State […]
Attorney Alexander Jester Suspended for Defiance and Non-Compliance with Bar Rules
The ethical duty of a disciplined attorney does not end with the sanction—it begins with mandatory compliance. Attorney Alexander Scott Jester (State Bar Number 291145), formerly of Fawnskin and Costa Mesa, has faced a severe consequence for his continued defiance: a minimum two-year actual suspension of his law license. This extensive penalty, effective September 28, […]
Attorney Alan Man Removed for Threats, Intimidation, and Attacking a Judge
The license to practice law is an affirmation of character and commitment to supporting the law, not attacking it. La Jolla attorney Alan Man (State Bar Number 262025) has been permanently disbarred by default, effective September 28, 2025, for a prolonged and severe pattern of unethical behavior that involved harassment, threats, and disrespect toward the […]
Attorney Edward Barry Reitkopp Summarily Disbarred for Felony Animal Abuse Conviction
The legal license demands integrity not only in the courtroom but in all aspects of life. Attorney Edward Barry Reitkopp (State Bar Number 77871) of Orange, California, has been summarily disbarred from the practice of law, effective September 6, 2025. His permanent removal from the State Bar roll came as a direct, automatic consequence of […]
Lionel E. Giron – Suspended California Attorney
Lionel E. Giron, a California attorney admitted to the bar in 1999 and based in Pomona, has faced multiple disciplinary actions throughout his legal career. His record with the State Bar of California includes a significant suspension in 2011 and a recent 2025 suspension with two years of probation, both resulting from criminal convictions that […]
Attorney Robert J. Corry Jr. Disbarred for Misappropriation and Criminal Misconduct
Robert J. Corry Jr. (Attorney Registration Number 32705), once a prominent Denver attorney and well-known advocate for marijuana law reform, has been permanently disbarred in Colorado. The disbarment, effective November 12, 2021, was the culmination of a disciplinary history marked by ethical violations, financial misconduct, and multiple run-ins with the law. The case against Corry […]
Attorney Nicholas Tepper Permanently Disbarred for Violating Rule 9.20 Compliance
Attorney Nicholas Tepper (State Bar Number 169610) of Laguna Beach, California, has been handed the ultimate professional penalty: permanent disbarment from the practice of law. Effective September 28, 2025, the disbarment was imposed not for new client misconduct, but for a severe failure to comply with a mandatory administrative requirement stemming from a prior disciplinary […]