The son of
farm workers who were incarcerated in a Japanese internment camp during World
War II, Solano County Judge Garry Ichikawa is being recognized for his work on
cutting-edge court programs that give offenders a reason to go straight.
Letters will
go out to 5,200 attorneys this month asking them to confirm that they have
complied with the Minimum Continuing Legal Education requirements. Does your
last name begin with the letters H through M? We’ll tell you what you should
know about the process.
Investing the time to become a certified legal specialist, but having that expertise can be
a boon to clients. See a graphic of legal specialists in California. Also, take our poll on legal
specialization.
The State Bar
is addressing a report by the California State Auditor last month that made
recommendations for improving the State Bar’s attorney discipline system as
well as the bar’s reporting on discipline and financial matters.
The
State Bar has created a new series of free pamphlets for consumers who are
seeking legal advice or have a problem with their attorney. In addition, an
updated version of the popular “Seniors and the Law: A Guide for
Maturing Californians” is now available for ordering.