Legal Question in Legal Malpractice in California

Congratulations on the several steps you've taken for rehabilitation. Many of us probably have things in our past that we would want to put behind us.

This will be your first task before starting law school -- to do research on the topic. Eligibility is a very specialized subset of the legal ethics field. You might directly contact those who specialize in this area. You can find their names and phone numbers in the legal newspapers. They might even suggest other ways to address the issue head-on. Good luck to you. I trust that your determination and drive will make you a success.

The decision is up to the State Bar to determine whether to admit you, but it will be made only if and when you pass the Bar Exam. Your application and explanation are sealed and not reviewed until then. You roll the dice by going to law school without being able to know in advance. Talk to the law school admissions people for their opinion, as they see these things regularly. Grand theft would be considered a crime of moral turpitude, likely barring admission. That is your starting point.

To be perfectly safe, consult with an attorney who can have your record expunged. A very good attorney for this is Matthew Higbee (949) 999-2089. He specializes in this area of law.