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Theresa Hofmeister, Attorney At Law | Theresa Hofmeister
Clearing up bench warrants would involve hiring an attorney ... after which I don't think you would have any problem becoming an attorney because of the old warrants, if they are from traffic infractions. If you are asking whether you can leave them outstanding, I don't think so!
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/23/2012
Law Office of Peter F. Goldscheider | Peter Goldscheider
You can be denied attorney status for acts of moral turpitude which includes many things. I would clear up your warrants, avoid any convictions if you can and stay out of trouble in the future.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/20/2012
Robert Mortland | Law Office of Robert Mortland
Probably not but this is up to your analyst at the State Bar. You have to submit a moral character application and this will be reviewed by the state bar. It is better to have everything cleared up asap to show that you have good moral character.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/19/2012
Rizio & Nelson | John W. Bussman
You'll need to clear any outstanding warrants before the State Bar will approve your Moral Character application.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/18/2012
Law Office of Jeff Yeh | Jeff Yeh
Probably not. There is an ethics background check which will likely dig up any outstanding warrant(s).
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/18/2012
Hammerschmidt Broughton Law | Mark A. Broughton
If they're only for speeding tickets I don't see why not. You should take care of them, however, before entering law school or seeking to take the Bar exam. If, however, the warrants are for something more serious, like a DUI or other misdemeanor, that could have an impact on the State Bar admission process.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/18/2012
Law Office of Keith Allen | Keith LaSalle Allen
Yes, but you need to disclose it to the Bar. If you fail to do so, they WILL pick it up on the background check. Traffic citations, even when they result in a bench warrant are minor. You explain to the Bar that you missed the hearing date for X reason (such as, you were sick, you were out of town or you miscalendared the date). You can get past it. Hang in there.
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/18/2012
Law Office of Andrew Roberts | Andrew Stephen Roberts
Yes- but take care them first!!
Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 1/18/2012
