Timothy Littlefield's past appellate lawyer suspended from State Bar and still continued to represent him for 5 months

Katherine Demgen who was appointed as Timothy Littlefield's attorney for his appeal failed to file a brief by the deadline and was notified in January 2015. A time extension was requested and finally in May 2015, the case was fully briefed. A week later, Richard Such was appointed on this case as attorney and Ms. Demgen's appointment was vacated. In June 2015, a letter regarding Ms. Demgen's suspension was received.

Timothy Littlefield has been accused of molesting a female minor victim and in his first vtrail, the jury deadlocked 11 to 1. In his second trial, he was found guilty of 11 molestation charges but a mistrial was declared after the verdict. The Judge's decision in the second trial is being appealed.

If you are not familiar with the Timothy Littlefield, check out this link to the last post which has background and other links:

http://johnchiv.blogspot.com/2015/05/deal-trial-what-will-next-court-date.html

According to a PDF document on the State Bar website, Ms. Demgen agreed to a stipulation agreeing to a suspension back in December 2014. She did not stop representing Littlefield until May 2015.

Katherine Demgen is not eligible to practice law and is suspended from the practice of law for two years. 

5/28/2015 Discipline w/actual suspension 13-O-13990 Not Eligible To Practice Law

This is from the State Bar of California website:Ms. Demgen's "  misconduct harmed significantly a client, the public or the administration of justice." and "current misconduct evidences multiple acts of wrongdoing or demonstrates a pattern of misconduct".

This document states that "at the time of the misconduct, Respondent suffered extreme difficulties in his/her personal life which were other than emotional or physical in nature."

In an attachment, these were some of the facts of the case:

On July 2012, respondent was hired to memage the financial affairs of JY, then approximately 90-years old. On July 23, 2012, respondent and JY executed a Wells Fargo Bank financial power of attorney ~brm which gave respondent authority to access JY linked Wells Fargo savings and checking accounts which were opened on July 23,2013. 2. Between August 9, 2012, and May 28, 2013, respondent, withdrew without authorization from JY $7,963.46 for respondent’s own use and benefit. 3. Additionally, beginning on August 13, 2012, and Continuing through May 13, 2013, respondent entered into a business transaction with JY, specifically, a series of personal loans from JY to respondent which totaled $6,630. The loans were not fair and reasonable to JY in that the loans were not secured; they were interest-free; no repayment date(s) were specified; JY was not advised that she could seek the advice of an independent lawyer of her choice; JY was not given a reasonable opportunity to seek that advice; and JY did not consent in writing to the temps of the transaction.

It goes on further to describe more. I changed the name of the client to initials in this post.

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Court data last updated: 06/18/2015 03:23 PM Case Summary Docket Briefs Scheduled Actions Disposition Parties and Attorneys Trial Court Docket (Register of Actions)
The People v. Littlefield Division 1 Case Number A141929 Date Description Notes 05/29/2014 Notice of appeal lodged/received (criminal).      07/14/2014 Court reporter extension requested.     CSR Lynne M. Orsenico (#9914) to 07/21/2014. 07/15/2014 Court reporter extension granted. Order to show cause - court reporter or atty. Due on 07/21/2014 By 12 Day(s) CSR: Ice, Lynne M (9914) Extended Due Date: 07/21/2014 08/08/2014 Email sent to:     superior court clerk B.N. re record status. 08/11/2014 Email received from:     superior court K.L. re record: record certified out 07/25/14. 08/11/2014 Record on appeal filed.     CT4 - RT6 (1 box) 08/11/2014 Record in box.     1 Box 09/22/2014 Counsel appointment order filed.     Katharine Demgen (ind) 10/16/2014 Telephone conversation with:     Plaintiff/appellant. The AOB was erroneously scheduled for defendant/respondent triggering the due to start 40 days after the appointment order was filed. This is a people's appeal. Appellant filed 30-day request for extension to file AOB on 10/15/14. 10/15/2014 Requested - extension of time. Appellant's opening brief. Requested for 11/14/2014 By 30 Day(s)    10/16/2014 Granted - extension of time. Appellant's opening brief. Due on 11/14/2014 By 30 Day(s)    11/18/2014 Appellant notified re failure to timely file opening brief. Plaintiff and Appellant: The People Attorney: Office of the Attorney General      12/17/2014 Appellant's opening brief. Plaintiff and Appellant: The People Attorney: Office of the Attorney General      01/20/2015 Respondent notified re failure to file respondent's brief. Defendant and Respondent: Timothy Floyd Littlefield Attorney: Katharine Demgen      02/17/2015 Requested - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Requested for 03/21/2015 By 30 Day(s) 30 days to 3/21/15 NOTE: Division and case number are incorrect. The caption is correct. 02/17/2015 Granted - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Due on 03/23/2015 By 32 Day(s)    03/19/2015 Requested - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Requested for 04/22/2015 By 30 Day(s) 30 days to 4/22/15 NOTE: Division number is incorrect. 03/20/2015 Granted - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Due on 04/22/2015 By 30 Day(s)    04/22/2015 Requested - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Requested for 04/29/2015 By 7 Day(s)    04/22/2015 Granted - extension of time. Respondent's brief. Due on 04/29/2015 By 7 Day(s)    04/29/2015 Respondent's brief. Defendant and Respondent: Timothy Floyd Littlefield Attorney: Katharine Demgen      05/18/2015 Appellant's reply brief. Plaintiff and Appellant: The People Attorney: Office of the Attorney General      05/18/2015 Case fully briefed.      05/27/2015 Filed order vacating and appointing new counsel.     The appointment of Katharine Demgen as attorney of record on appeal is hereby vacated. Richard Such is appointed, and the case is a Staff Case. 05/28/2015 Case on conference list.     List 15-11 05/28/2015 Oral argument waiver notice sent.      05/28/2015 Record to court for review.      06/02/2015 Received copy of:     letter dated 6/2/15 from Katharine Demgen Notice Re: Suspension. 06/08/2015 Request for oral argument filed by:     Richard Such, counsel for respondent.