What Are the Penalties for the Unlicensed Practicing of Law in California?
Practicing law without a license, called an “Unauthorized Practice of Law” charge in California, is usually a misdemeanor for non-attorneys. However, it can also be charged as a felony if the person charged with the crime is a former lawyer who has been listed as inactive, disbarred, resigned from the State Bar, or has been suspended. The penalties for these charges vary according to the severity of the charge. They...