Lina Beckford

217 E 24th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404-4516

Overview

Lina Beckford is a lawyer in Riviera Beach licensed with Washington State Bar Association (WSBA). The license number is #23800. The practice address is 217 E 24th St, Riviera Beach, FL 33404-4516. The employment company name is Beckford Law PS. The business phone number is (360) 789-0472. The license type is Lawyer. The license status is Voluntarily Resigned. The admitted date is June 21, 1994.

WSBA Number23800
Full NameLina Beckford
Last NameBeckford
First NameLina
Company NameBeckford Law PS
Address217 E 24th St
Riviera Beach
FL 33404-4516
Phone(360) 789-0472
Emaillinabeckford(a)gmail.com
License TypeLawyer
Admit Date1994-06-21
License StatusVoluntarily Resigned
Eligible To PracticeNo

Practice Information

Firm EmployerBeckford Law PS
Firm SizeSolo practice
Practice AreasFamily
Other Languages SpokenSpanish
Disciplinary HistoryCensure (09/29/2000)

Disciplinary History

ActionEffective DateRPCDiscipline NoticeDiscipline Description
Censure9/29/20001.1 - CompetenceLina Beckford (WSBA No. 23800, admitted 1994), of Olympia, has been ordered censured pursuant to a stipulation approved by the Disciplinary Board on September 29, 2000. This discipline is based on her changing the wording in declarations after they were signed, without discussing the changes with the witnesses.
In 1997, Ms. Beckford represented a father in a modification of his parenting plan, filing several declarations in support of her client’s motion. Ms. Beckford’s client obtained written statements from witnesses, and she drafted formal declarations based on these statements. In drafting, Ms. Beckford changed the wording and meaning of the witnesses’ statements. One witness stated: "in the past I have seen [the mother] drink in the tavern and then go outside to the parking lot to take straight shot pulls off bottles of hard alcohol. She comes in to gamble frequently.…"
The declaration Ms. Beckford drafted for the witness stated: "I believe that [the mother] has a serious alcohol problem" and "I believe that [the mother] is an alcoholic and compulsive gambler." Ms. Beckford then gave the declarations back to her client, who obtained the witnesses’ signatures. No one from Ms. Beckford’s office contacted the witnesses or discussed the changes made in the statements with them. Subsequently, three of the witnesses filed second declarations with the court stating that the originals submitted by Ms. Beckford were untruthful.
Ms. Beckford’s conduct violated RPC 1.1, requiring lawyers to provide competent representation to their clients.
Becky Neal represented the Bar Association. Leland Ripley represented Ms. Beckford.
Censure2000-09-291.1 - CompetenceLina Beckford (WSBA No. 23800, admitted 1994), of Olympia, has been ordered censured pursuant to a stipulation approved by the Disciplinary Board on September 29, 2000. This discipline is based on her changing the wording in declarations after they were signed, without discussing the changes with the witnesses.
In 1997, Ms. Beckford represented a father in a modification of his parenting plan, filing several declarations in support of her client’s motion. Ms. Beckford’s client obtained written statements from witnesses, and she drafted formal declarations based on these statements. In drafting, Ms. Beckford changed the wording and meaning of the witnesses’ statements. One witness stated: "in the past I have seen [the mother] drink in the tavern and then go outside to the parking lot to take straight shot pulls off bottles of hard alcohol. She comes in to gamble frequently.…"
The declaration Ms. Beckford drafted for the witness stated: "I believe that [the mother] has a serious alcohol problem" and "I believe that [the mother] is an alcoholic and compulsive gambler." Ms. Beckford then gave the declarations back to her client, who obtained the witnesses’ signatures. No one from Ms. Beckford’s office contacted the witnesses or discussed the changes made in the statements with them. Subsequently, three of the witnesses filed second declarations with the court stating that the originals submitted by Ms. Beckford were untruthful.
Ms. Beckford’s conduct violated RPC 1.1, requiring lawyers to provide competent representation to their clients.
Becky Neal represented the Bar Association. Leland Ripley represented Ms. Beckford.

Company Information

Company NameBeckford Law PS
Address217 E 24th St
Riviera Beach
FL 33404-4516

Location Information

Street Address 217 E 24th St
CityRiviera Beach
StateFL
Zip Code33404-4516
CountryUnited States

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