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State Bar & Bar Associations

Jun. 16, 2025

Former San Bernardino DA agrees to 6-month suspension for misconduct in development dispute

The case stems from a yearslong legal and political battle over land rights, a $102 million settlement, and allegations of prosecutorial misconduct.

Former San Bernardino DA agrees to 6-month suspension for misconduct in development dispute
Michael A. Ramos

Former San Bernardino County District Attorney Michael A. Ramos has agreed to a six-month suspension from practicing law for misconduct tied to the controversial Colonies land dispute--a high-stakes case that resulted in a $102 million county settlement, bribery allegations, and years of political fallout.

According to the Office of Chief Trial Counsel, Ramos admitted to an act of moral turpitude based on grossly negligent conduct in connection with the Colonies criminal investi...

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