Gendron v. State Bar

Opinion

THE COURT.*

Petitioner provided public defender services under a contract with the County of Madera from 1976 through 1979. The Review Department of the State Bar Court found that during the period of this contract, he violated several rules of professional conduct. The review department has recommended that petitioner be suspended from the practice of law for 30 days. It has further recommended that the suspension be stayed and that petitioner be placed on probation for one year.1

I

On May 26, 1981, petitioner was served with a notice to show cause, charging him with violating rules…