§ 6237 Attorney Diversion Program Limits

Business and Professions Code·California

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•This law says that even if there's a program to help lawyers who make mistakes, the Supreme Court can still punish them or take away their license to practice law.
•The program doesn't change or limit the Supreme Court's power to discipline lawyers.
•The Supreme Court is still the boss when it comes to deciding if a lawyer should be punished or not.

Example

A lawyer makes a big mistake, like stealing money from a client.

Even if the lawyer goes to a special program to fix their mistakes, the Supreme Court can still punish them, like taking away their license to practice law.

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§ 6237 Attorney Diversion Program Limits

It is the intent of the Legislature that the authorization of an Attorney Diversion and Assistance Program not be construed as limiting or altering the powers of the Supreme Court of this state to disbar or discipline licensees of the State Bar. (Amended by Stats. 2018, Ch. 659, Sec. 145. (AB 3249) Effective January 1, 2019.)

Last verified: January 23, 2026

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legislature license attorney diversion assistance program supreme court the california state bar authorization

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California Legislature. Business and Professions Code. Section 6237.

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