evidencing rehabilitation and present moral qualifications.” (See Miller (Review In the Matter of Dept. 1993) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 423, 430.) After carefully reviewing and weighing all the evidence, the court finds that petitioner has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that he is rehabilitated and has the fitness to practice law. In particular, petitioner has demonstrated an understanding and insight into the nature and scope of his past misconduct. He has accepted responsibility for all prior acts of misconduct and has expressed remorse for his behavior. Additionally, petitioner has talked openly with others about the mistakes of the past. He has established a strong support system through his church, and his community activities. The fact that petitioner understands his professional responsibilities and has a proper attitude towards his prior misconduct is evidence of rehabilitation. (In the (Review Dept. 1993) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 309, 317.) Matter of Brown Accordingly, the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that petitioner is rehabilitated such that the misconduct in the underlying matter is unlikely to recur. Based on the foregoing, the court concludes that petitioner has shown: (1) strict compliance with his probation conditions; (2) exemplary conduct; and (3) that the conduct leading to the prior discipline is not likely to be repeated. B. Petitioner’s Present Learning and Ability in the Law Besides taking the MPRE and Ethics School, as discussed previously, petitioner has maintained current in the law by reading slip opinions regularly and through his volunteer work. Therefore, based upon evidence presented in this proceeding and upon the findings of fact set forth above, this court concludes, by a preponderance of the evidence, that petitioner has present learning and ability in the general law.
evidencing rehabilitation and present moral qualifications.” (See In the Matter of Miller (Review Dept. 1993) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 423, 430.) After carefully reviewing and weighing all the evidence, the court finds that petitioner has shown by a preponderance of the evidence that he is rehabilitated and has the fitness to practice law. In particular, petitioner has demonstrated an understanding and insight into the nature and scope of his past misconduct. He has accepted responsibility for all prior acts of misconduct and has expressed remorse for his behavior. Additionally, petitioner has talked openly with others about the mistakes of the past. He has established a strong support system through his church, and his community activities. The fact that petitioner understands his professional responsibilities and has a proper attitude towards his prior misconduct is evidence of rehabilitation. (In the Matter of Brown (Review Dept. 1993) 2 Cal. State Bar Ct. Rptr. 309, 317.) Accordingly, the court finds, by a preponderance of the evidence, that petitioner is rehabilitated such that the misconduct in the underlying matter is unlikely to recur. Based on the foregoing, the court concludes that petitioner has shown: (1) strict compliance with his probation conditions; (2) exemplary conduct; and (3) that the conduct leading to the prior discipline is not likely to be repeated. B. Petitioner’s Present Learning and Ability in the Law Besides taking the MPRE and Ethics School, as discussed previously, petitioner has maintained current in the law by reading slip opinions regularly and through his volunteer work. Therefore, based upon evidence presented in this proceeding and upon the findings of fact set forth above, this court concludes, by a preponderance of the evidence, that petitioner has present learning and ability in the general law.
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