News from the San Bernardino Superior Court

March 13, 2007
News from the San Bernardino Superior Court

Informal Juvenile & Traffic Court hereby gives notice that it will cease hearing citations issued to those minors cited on or after April 01, 2007 for violations that are classified as a vehicle code infraction or a violation of a local ordinance involving the driving, parking, or operation of a motor vehicle ...
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New Client's Right to Arbitrate Form!

At its March 9, 2007 meeting, the State Bar Board of Governors approved a new Notice of Client's Right to Arbitration Form effective April 1, 2007. This form was revised to attempt to improve the identification of the lawyer, the particular fee dispute and the information about the client's rights when faced with such a Notice about a fee dispute.

Effective April 1, 2007, lawyers who intend to file a lawsuit or request private arbitration against the client for unpaid fees must use the April 1 version of the Notice form. A copy of the Notice form is attached. The Notice form will be posted on the State Bar website and an alert to members to use the new form will issue in the April 2007 Cal Bar Journal.


Client's Right to Arbitrate Form

e-briefs State Bar of California

March 9, 2007

CIVILITY & PROFESSIONALISM --- The Attorney Civility Task Force will hold public hearings on its draft of voluntary civility standards in San Francisco on March 14 and in Los Angeles on March 28.

SEEKING CANDIDATES --- Applications are due April 2 for the five upcoming vacancies on the State Bar Board of Governors and the CYLA Board of Directors.

PRO BONO RECOGNITION --- Guidelines and nomination forms for the State Bar's legal services and diversity awards are available online.

ARANDA AWARD --- May 1 is the deadline to nominate a judge for his or her long-term commitment to access to justice.

ETHICS SYMPOSIUM --- Leading experts in attorney ethics will gather at the 11th Annual Statewide Ethics Symposium in southern California on May 19.

NEW LEGAL SPECIALTY --- For the first time in 12 years, the State Bar has added to its list of bar-certified legal specialties, this time in Franchise and Distribution Law.

Job Announcement

Job Announcement

DEPUTY CITY ATTORNEY
San Bernardino City Attorney's Office - Deputy City Attorney. Salary Range: $6,431-$10,132/Mo. Excellent benefits. PERS retirement expected to increase to 2.7% at 55. A law degree from a recognized law school and membership in the California State Bar required. Applicants must also have a minimum of five years litigation experience in Federal and State Courts. Experience in Torts, Section 1983, Excessive Force cases, and trial experience is preferred.

To receive an application form, call (909) 384-5355. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed City application. Submit application and resume by 5:30 p.m., March 12, 2007 to:

City Attorney's Office

Reference: Deputy City Attorney Position

300 North "D" Street, Room 668

San Bernardino, CA 92418