Local Rule L.R. 83-3.2.2: Alternatives
C.D. Cal. — Attorney rule
L.R. 83-3.2.2 Alternatives. As an alternative to suspension or disbarment, the Committee may consider, and the Court may accept, the attorney's resignation, if the attorney both:
(a) Files a written response setting forth his or her status for the practice of law in all other jurisdictions where the attorney was or is admitted; and (b) Tenders his or her resignation from the Bar of this Court.
A resignation with charges pending is not effective until accepted by the Court. An attorney will be on inactive status while the Court considers whether to accept the resignation. The acceptance of a resignation may be subject to additional conditions including but not limited to those under L.R. 83-3.1.3 and referral to, or resignation from, the Bar of another jurisdiction.