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John Clifton Elstead #61048

License Status: Disbarred

This licensee is prohibited from practicing law in California by order of the California Supreme Court.

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This attorney is disbarred from the practice of law. As a result, the attorney is ineligible to practice law in California. The State Bar posts consumer alerts online when attorneys are disbarred. The decision(s) or order(s) are posted on the State Bar Court Smart Search. Anyone who believes they have been the victim of attorney misconduct is urged to file a complaint with the State Bar.

Address: The Elstead Law Firm, 7460 Woodrow Dr, Oakland, CA 94611

Phone: 510-339-3243  |  Fax: Not Available

Email: Not Available  |  Website: Not Available

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License Status, Disciplinary and Administrative History

All changes of license status due to nondisciplinary administrative matters and disciplinary actions.

Date License Status  Discipline  Administrative Action 
Present Disbarred    
8/19/2016 Disbarred   Disbarment 13-N-14409
2/6/2015 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Ordered inactive 13-N-14409
7/29/2014   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 14-O-00579
6/23/2014 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 08-O-11040
4/18/2014   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 13-N-14409
5/17/2013 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Discipline w/actual suspension 08-O-11040
12/17/2010   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 08-O-11040
11/1/2005   Public reproval with/duties 00-O-14958
12/21/2004   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 00-O-14958
12/18/1974 Admitted to the State Bar of California

State Bar Court Cases

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Effective Date  Case Number Description 
8/19/2016 13-N-14409 Opinion [PDF]
6/23/2014 08-O-11040 MPRE Suspension Order [PDF]
5/17/2013 08-O-11040 Opinion [PDF] [WORD]
11/1/2005 00-O-14958 Stipulation [PDF]

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