The Stakes at the State Bar Court
With his criminal conviction now final, the California State Bar Court initiated formal disciplinary proceedings under Business and Professions Code §§ 6101-6102.
As of July 18, 2024, the State Bar Court ruled that Kenner’s misconduct merited a formal hearing to determine:
“Whether the facts and circumstances surrounding the violation of which respondent was convicted involved moral turpitude or other misconduct warranting discipline, and if so found, the discipline to be imposed.”
Under California law, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude—conduct contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals—can result in summary disbarment. The stakes could not be higher: if found guilty, Kenner will be permanently stripped of his ability to practice law.
The State Bar Court has scheduled the next status conference for May 5, 2025 before Judge Dennis G. Saab. Trial dates and potential discipline will hinge on whether Kenner’s actions are adjudged to meet the high standard of “moral turpitude.”
