Attorney Joseph Herbert of Mesa, AZ; repeat offender

The state of Arizona presented Joseph A. Herbert with a law license in 1989 after he graduated from Creighton University Law School.

The Arizona State Bar found Joey guilty of the following misconduct.

Joey’s 1^st bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Failed to turn over client files
• Prejudiced client
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to protect client interests upon termination
• Withdrew funds from client’s account w/o client consent/knowledge
• Failed to provide client opportunity to challenge fee claims

As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders of Attorney Misfits sitting on the Arizona Supreme Court punished Joey by gifting him with a complimentary 30-day suspension of his law license.

Joey’s 2^nd bite at the Attorney Misfit Apple Tree

• Engaged in conflict of interest
• Negotiated with client to lease client’s home
• Filed forcible detainer action (removal from home) against former client
• Trial court ruled forcible detainer action to be w/o justification
• Trial court ordered Joey to pay former client’s legal fees for defending against his sham forcible detainer action

As a consequence of his misconduct, the cheerleaders of Attorney Misfits sitting on the Arizona Supreme Court punished Joey by gifting him with a complimentary censure.

As we speak (ca. April 2016), Joey practices at 1148 West Baseline Road in Mesa, Arizona.

Caution:Joey does not carry legal malpractice insurance