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HomeBusiness and Professions CodeDiv. 3Ch. 4Art. 5§ 6083 Attorney Discipline Appeals

§ 6083 Attorney Discipline Appeals

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§ 6083 Attorney Discipline Appeals

Key Takeaways

  • •If a lawyer is told they can't practice law anymore (disbarred) or must stop for a while (suspended), they can ask the Supreme Court to change that decision within 60 days.
  • •If a lawyer is scolded (reproved), made inactive, or not allowed to start practicing again, they can ask the Supreme Court to change that within 60 days of being told.
  • •The lawyer must prove that the decision was wrong or unfair when asking the court to review it.

Example

A lawyer named John is told he can't practice law for a year because he did something wrong. He thinks the punishment is too harsh.

John can ask the Supreme Court to look at his case again within 60 days. He has to show why he thinks the punishment is unfair or wrong.

AI-generated — May contain errors. Not legal advice. Always verify source.

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§ 6083 Attorney Discipline Appeals

(a) A petition to review or to reverse or modify any decision recommending the disbarment or suspension from practice of a licensee of the State Bar may be filed with the Supreme Court by the licensee within 60 days after the filing of the decision recommending such discipline. (b) A petition to review or to reverse or modify any decision reproving a licensee of the State Bar, or any action enrolling the licensee as an inactive licensee pursuant to Section 6007 of this code, or refusing to restore the inactive licensee to an active license, pursuant to such section may be filed with the Supreme Court by the licensee within 60 days after service upon him or her of notice of such decision or action. (c) Upon such review the burden is upon the petitioner to show wherein the decision or action is erroneous or unlawful. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 64. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

Key Terms

supreme courtpetitionerlicensepensionstate bardisbarment

Related Statutes

  • § 6077 Attorney Discipline Rules
  • § 6076 Attorney Conduct Rules
  • § 6086.13 Disciplinary Monetary Sanctions
  • § 6086.15 State Bar Discipline Report
  • § 6087 Supreme Court Bar Discipline

References

  • Official text at leginfo.legislature.ca.gov
  • California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6083.
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