Ronald Frank Merlino # 44580 - Attorney Licensee Search

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Ronald Frank Merlino #44580

License Status: Resigned

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This attorney has resigned from the practice of law with disciplinary charges pending. As a result, the attorney is ineligible to practice law in California. The State Bar posts consumer alerts online when attorneys resign with disciplinary charges pending. 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: 263 Colton St, Newport Beach, CA 92663

Phone: 949-642-2904  |  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 Resigned    
8/20/2003 Resigned   Resignation with charges pending 03-Q-02454
6/18/2003 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Vol.inactive(tender of resign.w/charges)
7/28/1995 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Discipline w/actual suspension 93-O-15530
12/7/1994   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 93-O-15530
10/15/1993 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Suspended, failed to pass Prof.Resp.Exam 92-P-15825
6/6/1993 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Discipline w/actual suspension 92-P-15825
10/13/1992 Active  
8/10/1992 Not eligible to practice law in CA   Suspended, failed to pay fees  
7/27/1992   Disciplinary charges filed in State Bar Court 92-P-15825
9/25/1987   Discipline, probation; no actual susp.
6/27/1969 Admitted to the State Bar of California

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