Law Practice,
Ethics/Professional Responsibility
Jul. 20, 2021
Avenatti represents himself against charges he stole from clients
Michael J. Avenatti’s attorney, H. Dean Steward of Newport Beach, was given an advisory role in the defense.
SANTA ANA — Suspended attorney Michael J. Avenatti is practicing law at least one more time — defending himself in his federal wire fraud trial in Santa Ana.
On Tuesday, as jury voir dire was coming to an end, Avenatti threw the proceedings into disarray when he announced he wanted to represent himself.
After a recess, U.S. District Judge James V. Selna of the Central District of California told Ave...
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