California CodesBusiness and Professions Code - BPCDivision 3 — Professions and Vocations GenerallyChapter 4 — AttorneysArticle 7 — Unlawful Practice of LawSection 6127
The following acts or omissions in respect to the practice of law are contempts of the authority of the courts:
(a) Assuming to be an officer or attorney of a court and acting as such, without authority.
(b) Advertising or holding oneself out as practicing or as entitled to practice law or otherwise practicing law in any court, without being an active licensee of the State Bar.
Proceedings to adjudge a person in contempt of court under this section are to be taken in accordance with the provisions of Title V of Part III of the Code of Civil Procedure.
Notes
Defines as contempt of court both acting without authority as a court officer or attorney and, without active State Bar licensure, advertising or representing entitlement to practice law or practicing in court. Contempt proceedings under the provision must follow the specified Code of Civil Procedure procedures.
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