San Francisco, CA – August 2024

Attorney Charles Allen Tweedy, who has been practicing law in California since 1980, is facing serious disciplinary charges that could result in his disbarment. Filed by the State Bar of California on August 18, 2023, the charges focus on Tweedy’s failure to cooperate with a disciplinary investigation and his neglect in performing legal services for a client. The State Bar alleges that Tweedy’s actions—or lack thereof—violate multiple professional conduct rules and undermine the integrity of the legal profession.

Failure to Cooperate with State Bar Investigation

One of the central allegations against Tweedy involves his refusal to cooperate with a State Bar investigation. The investigation was launched to explore potential misconduct in his practice. Despite receiving multiple letters from the State Bar in April and June 2023, Tweedy failed to respond. His inaction violated Business and Professions Code, section 6068(i), which requires attorneys to cooperate fully with the State Bar in investigations of potential misconduct. The failure to cooperate is a significant breach of professional duties, and in disciplinary cases, it is often seen as an aggravating factor.

Neglect of Client Case

The second major charge stems from Tweedy’s neglect of a case involving his client, Cathie Luckey. In November 2019, Luckey hired Tweedy to represent her in legal action against the City of Lathrop. However, over the course of nearly four years, Tweedy failed to file a lawsuit, initiate arbitration, or make any demands against the city. His failure to perform these basic legal services constitutes a breach of Rules of Professional Conduct, rule 1.3(a), which mandates that attorneys perform their duties with diligence. This prolonged neglect left Luckey’s case unresolved and her legal interests unprotected.