Opinion
S224490
06-21-2016
OSTROVE ON DISCIPLINE
Probation revoked
The court orders that the probation of KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE, State Bar Number 111222, is revoked. The court further orders that KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE is suspended from the practice of law for one year, execution of that period of suspension is stayed, and he is placed on probation for two years subject to the following conditions:
1. KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE is suspended from the practice of law for a minimum of the first 120 days of his probation.
2. KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE must comply with the other conditions of probation recommended by the Hearing Department of the State Bar Court in its Order filed on March 30, 2016.
3. At the expiration of the period of probation, if KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE has complied with all conditions of probation, the period of stayed suspension will be satisfied and that suspension will be terminated.
KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE must also comply with California Rules of Court, rule 9.20, and perform the acts specified in subdivisions (a) and (c) of that rule within 30 and 40 calendar days, respectively, after the effective date of this order. Failure to do so may result in disbarment or suspension.
Costs are awarded to the State Bar in accordance with Business and Professions Code section 6086.10 and are enforceable both as provided in Business and Professions Code section 6140.7 and as a money judgment. One-half of the costs must be paid with his membership fees for each of the years 2017 and 2018. If KENNETH EDWARD OSTROVE fails to pay any installment as described above, or as may be modified by the State Bar Court, the remaining balance is due and payable immediately.