Jose Baez rejected by Florida Bar on first try (Orlando & Miami News Articles)

[Dear Prudence]

I perused the "psychic" thread last week and did they not predict some ****-storm revelation regarding Baez to hit right about now?

Interesting, thanks, I didn't know that. Now I'll have to mosey over to that thread and check it out.

 

[LoisDenominator]

Maybe I'm just taking it personally because I am in school to become a lawyer and it scares me to think that I could be later prosecuted in the press for things disclosed on my bar application

I think that's the difference, Sua -- he didn't disclose the appropriate things in his bar app. "...the investigators said he left out parts of his history, including that he wrote a bad check and entered a pretrial program to avoid conviction."

That you are concerned about it personally should assure you that you will have no worries when the time comes for you to apply! :blowkiss: Only those who feel such a sense of entitlement that they can bypass the system will have to keep looking over their shoulder.

Karma. It's a beautiful thing.

 

[LCoastMom]

How do you like the spotlight aimed at you JB ? He wont hesitate to do this to anyone who may help put reasonable doubt in front of the jury .

Love he has a chance to know up close and personal how that feels ..........

He will be out in all his ruffled finery, madder than a wet hen.

Baez competed with the karate, pistol and crime-scene team from FSU's chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity of criminology majors.

"We probably ranked first overall in every category in every national competition," said Ken Koehler, the fraternity's former sergeant-at-arms. "José was more or less the primary instructor.

Now we know where all Jose's special insight into the CSI comes from!!

•Miami-Dade Circuit Court records show that Baez failed repeatedly to pay his $200-a-month child support after his 1993 divorce. The sum owed reached $12,000 by 2004. Asked recently about this, Baez said through his spokeswoman that he and his ex-wife have resolved their child-support issues. (Yeah, the child is grown and he is paying $550/mo worth of resolution.)

•Baez leased a Mazda Miata in 1998,

Records show that a court in Miami docked $550 a month from his LexisNexis paycheck in 2004 to pay child support to his first wife.

To reach $12,000 by 2004 JAB would have had to ignore his $200/mo child support payment, almost from the start. Yet he was driving a leased Miata in '98. While no one raises a child on $200/mo who knows what this would have done to benefit his daughter while she was growing up. Parents who divorce their children when they leave their spouse are beyond my contempt. They are the lowest life form.

"this profile you are writing has nothing to do with Jose Baez's representation of Casey Anthony and appears to be a sensationalist persecution of a Hispanic lawyer who has been targeted by a newspaper lucky to find itself at the center of a national story."

The race card? Really? I think this expose` has everything to do with whoever he happens to be representing.

His overall behavior, they wrote, showed "a total lack of respect for the rights of others and a total lack of respect for the legal system, which is absolutely inconsistent with the character and fitness qualities required of those seeking to be afforded the highest position of trust and confidence recognized by our system of law.

Kind of like being too touchy feely with your incarcerated client, twice in the same week? Jose has always felt the laws were meant for other people, not him. The state board had his number the first time he applied. In fairness when he appeared to rehabilitate himself they gave him a chance, but he couldn't maintain the facade. We have been watching the real. J.A.B.

 

[marla]

And this is only part 1. We get more tomorrow

From the article:

Casey Anthony Case: Special report on José Baez: First of 2 parts
TOMORROW: Becoming Casey Anthony's lawyer has brought José Baez celebrity — and controversy.

Wonder what controversy they will report? Maybe all the bar complaints and his false claims on his website?

You just made my day! :blowkiss:

 

[marla]

He will be out in all his ruffled finery, madder than a wet hen.

Baez competed with the karate, pistol and crime-scene team from FSU's chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity of criminology majors.

"We probably ranked first overall in every category in every national competition," said Ken Koehler, the fraternity's former sergeant-at-arms. "José was more or less the primary instructor.

Now we know were all Jose's special insight into the CSI comes from!!

•Miami-Dade Circuit Court records show that Baez failed repeatedly to pay his $200-a-month child support after his 1993 divorce. The sum owed reached $12,000 by 2004. Asked recently about this, Baez said through his spokeswoman that he and his ex-wife have resolved their child-support issues. (Yeah, the child is grown and he is paying $550/mo worth of resolution.)

•Baez leased a Mazda Miata in 1998,

Records show that a court in Miami docked $550 a month from his LexisNexis paycheck in 2004 to pay child support to his first wife.

To reach $12,000 by 2004 JAB would have had to ignore his $200/mo child support payment, almost from the start. Yet he was driving a leased Miata in '98. While no one raises a child on $200/mo who knows what this would have done to benefit his daughter while she was growing up. Parents who divorce their children when they leave their spouse are beyond my contempt. They are the lowest life form.

"this profile you are writing has nothing to do with Jose Baez's representation of Casey Anthony and appears to be a sensationalist persecution of a Hispanic lawyer who has been targeted by a newspaper lucky to find itself at the center of a national story."

The race card? Really? I think this expose` has everything to do with whoever he happens to be representing.

His overall behavior, they wrote, showed "a total lack of respect for the rights of others and a total lack of respect for the legal system, which is absolutely inconsistent with the character and fitness qualities required of those seeking to be afforded the highest position of trust and confidence recognized by our system of law.

Kind of like being too touchy feely with your incarcerated client, twice in the same week? Jose has always felt the laws were meant for other people, not him. The state board had his number the first time he applied. In fairness when he appeared to rehabilitate himself they gave him a chance, but he couldn't maintain the facade. We have been watching the real. J.A.B.

:clap: Fantastic post, missmybaby!

 

[reeseeva]

He will be out in all his ruffled finery, madder than a wet hen.

Baez competed with the karate, pistol and crime-scene team from FSU's chapter of Lambda Alpha Epsilon, a fraternity of criminology majors.

"We probably ranked first overall in every category in every national competition," said Ken Koehler, the fraternity's former sergeant-at-arms. "José was more or less the primary instructor.

Now we know where all Jose's special insight into the CSI comes from!!

•Miami-Dade Circuit Court records show that Baez failed repeatedly to pay his $200-a-month child support after his 1993 divorce. The sum owed reached $12,000 by 2004. Asked recently about this, Baez said through his spokeswoman that he and his ex-wife have resolved their child-support issues. (Yeah, the child is grown and he is paying $550/mo worth of resolution.)

•Baez leased a Mazda Miata in 1998,

Records show that a court in Miami docked $550 a month from his LexisNexis paycheck in 2004 to pay child support to his first wife.

To reach $12,000 by 2004 JAB would have had to ignore his $200/mo child support payment, almost from the start. Yet he was driving a leased Miata in '98. While no one raises a child on $200/mo who knows what this would have done to benefit his daughter while she was growing up. Parents who divorce their children when they leave their spouse are beyond my contempt. They are the lowest life form.
"this profile you are writing has nothing to do with Jose Baez's representation of Casey Anthony and appears to be a sensationalist persecution of a Hispanic lawyer who has been targeted by a newspaper lucky to find itself at the center of a national story."

The race card? Really? I think this expose` has everything to do with whoever he happens to be representing.

His overall behavior, they wrote, showed "a total lack of respect for the rights of others and a total lack of respect for the legal system, which is absolutely inconsistent with the character and fitness qualities required of those seeking to be afforded the highest position of trust and confidence recognized by our system of law.

Kind of like being too touchy feely with your incarcerated client, twice in the same week? Jose has always felt the laws were meant for other people, not him. The state board had his number the first time he applied. In fairness when he appeared to rehabilitate himself they gave him a chance, but he couldn't maintain the facade. We have been watching the real. J.A.B.

Whole post is excellent.....Bolded part by me about Parents divorcing their children,:clap::clap::clap:

 

[RainyGirl]

"this profile you are writing has nothing to do with Jose Baez's representation of Casey Anthony and appears to be a sensationalist persecution of a Hispanic lawyer who has been targeted by a newspaper... "

the investigators said he left out parts of his history, including that he wrote a bad check and entered a pretrial program to avoid conviction.

I agree with Ms. MacKenzie. These are all mishconshtruthamentificalications solely because Mr. Baez is Hispanic. Being an immoral deceitful law breaker has nothing to do with it.

I am in disbelief that Baez thinks he can just throw out the Hispanic race card and turn this into some kind of "they're picking on me because...."-scenario. Give me a break already!!!! :furious: As the proud wife of a wonderful, successful man (who just happens to be Hispanic), this race card thing really irks me. If my little girl (with obvious Hispanic last name and appearance) is to have positive role models in her life, she doesn't need people like this who think they are somehow "victims". What has happened to personal responsibility here?? Admitting fault and being honest and having integrity? Jose---put on your big boy pants and stop playing the race card. You're making a big mistake there!

JMO....

 

[MyTinkieGirl]

Hmmmm, all this attention to JB's past because of being a "hispanic" lawyer....how many people has JB tried to roast over an open fire in order to defend KC?? That's just the way it is. There are sites where anyone can find out anything about anyone if they're willing to pay the $39.95.:crazy:
IMO, the things in this article are found by investigative journalism. Unfortunately, EVERYONE who has had the misfortune of knowing KC, has had their lives/reputation put under a microscope in this case. All seems fair game, IMO. And, further, IMO, lawyers have a higher standard to live up to in my mind. How can they pick apart anyone's life without expecting theirs to be?? No one has a perfect track record in life. It's just how honest we choose to be about it....to ourselves and others....that makes it sensationalistic or not.

 

[Omachka]

To some extent, I agree. However, would you have the same response if the Sentinel was digging into the SA's bar application and exposing all his faults instead of JB? In fact, that scenario would be more justified because the SA actually does hold a public office. But something tells me that there would be outrage here if this same article was published about any of the prosecutors.

I'm just not comfortable with this because it does give credibility to the argument that the media is conspiring to convict KC in the court of public opinion instead of objectively reporting on the facts and letting the public decide for themselves. If they lose too much credibility, then the public starts to distrust them, and it will backfire, causing people to see KC (and her attorneys) as victims.

Of course, I'm not talking about sleuthers. We know better. But the general public isn't as well informed about the case as us. KC is already going to be given some points because she's young and pretty. It would be disastrous if the media's relentless persecution caused the public to start feeling sorry for her and doubting her true guilt. If the media attacks her lawyer and his abilities, the public may begin to think that KC is just being poorly represented and being given bad advice...i.e. "maybe she isn't so guilty after all.."

I respectfully disagree (nope not arguing because I have agreed with quite a few of your posts in the past). :blowkiss: If there was something to dig into on the record of our SA it would have been reported long ago when he first ran for office. His record is impeccable. I do not know the assistants in charge of this case but I do know they wouldn't be where they are with a record like J.A.B. If it had been an article about the SA or any of the ASA's in charge of the case, I wouldn't have felt sympathy for them either. I feel no sympathy for any officer of the court who is shady or dishonest in any way. Too much trust is place in these people no matter which side of the case they are on. The entire reason for the bar association is to make sure we have honest people who are in charge of people's lives the way attorneys are.

The media is doing us as local tax payers a service by bringing this up. If we are going to pay for a death penalty case with our taxes, we won't have to do it a second time when KC cries that she was convicted because of incompetent representation. I would much rather she have a fair trial with fair representation the first time around. I truly believe that justice is best served by having competent attorneys on both sides. I believe the state can get a conviction from the evidence they have gathered no matter who her lawyer is.

All this is JMO.

 

[marla]

I am in disbelief that Baez thinks he can just throw out the Hispanic race card and turn this into some kind of "they're picking on me because...."-scenario. Give me a break already!!!! :furious: As the proud wife of a wonderful, successful man (who just happens to be Hispanic), this race card thing really irks me. If my little girl (with obvious Hispanic last name and appearance) is to have positive role models in her life, she doesn't need people like this who think they are somehow "victims". What has happened to personal responsibility here?? Admitting fault and being honest and having integrity? Jose---put on your big boy pants and stop playing the race card. You're making a big mistake there!

JMO....

Why?
He tossed that old race card out very early into the case ..

He's nothing but a fool ..
Over and over again, he just keeps yapping ..
Doesn't know when to stop ..



I'm hoping he's disbarred before this case is over ..

 

[Omachka]

Good point. I agree that JB probably deserves it personally. I just try to look at it from an objective standpoint. I asked myself, "If it wasn't JB, would the Sentinel's article still be justified if it were about some other private attorney?" And no matter how I looked at it, it just didn't seem right. Maybe I'm just taking it personally because I am in school to become a lawyer and it scares me to think that I could be later prosecuted in the press for things disclosed on my bar application - simply for the crime of defending an unpopular person. However, I can see your point that maybe JB is a special case and this is a result of his own bad behavior. Maybe I should just look at it as a warning not to act like him, and I will never have to worry about it huh?

Don't worry. Just be honest and there won't be a problem. Oh my... JB is teaching future lawyers again by showing them what not to do. I bet you will make a super lawyer.

 

[MAMABEAR]

I perused the "psychic" thread last week and did they not predict some ****-storm revelation regarding Baez to hit right about now?

Edit: This is what I found that Tuba posted on the psychic thread on 4/20. It may not be applicable.

"Idol and the lawyers of her cult will be deep in conference this week, on many occasions. The Sun is on her Lunar Node in Taurus sextile the asteroid of strategy, Pallas Athena but Juno of committed relationships and jealousy is on her Jupiter. Both Mars and Venus, yes together, galvanize her Sun at the end of Pisces and draw attention to love behind bars. The square of poor judgment has already formed in the Fixed Signs of Taurus and Aquarius; being that Mercury is in exact aspect to her own Mercury, Idol is the one exercising poor judgment and making news in Orlando. The Mars ingress chart for Wednesday is set for Orlando and is already on the board. By Wednesday, the Moon will join Mars and Venus atop the Sun of Idol. "Scandal!" is a cry produced from the mouths of non-believers and does not receive cult attention."

OH---MY---GOODNESS.

 

[RedSox Mom]

Just wondering. Do you think JAB knows CMA personally? Or is CMA not with us anymore? JAB gonna keep a promise to CMA? :waitasec:

 

[ThoughtElf]

Good point. I agree that JB probably deserves it personally. I just try to look at it from an objective standpoint. I asked myself, "If it wasn't JB, would the Sentinel's article still be justified if it were about some other private attorney?" And no matter how I looked at it, it just didn't seem right. Maybe I'm just taking it personally because I am in school to become a lawyer and it scares me to think that I could be later prosecuted in the press for things disclosed on my bar application - simply for the crime of defending an unpopular person. However, I can see your point that maybe JB is a special case and this is a result of his own bad behavior. Maybe I should just look at it as a warning not to act like him, and I will never have to worry about it huh?

I think that's the difference, Sua -- he didn't disclose the appropriate things in his bar app. "...the investigators said he left out parts of his history, including that he wrote a bad check and entered a pretrial program to avoid conviction."

That you are concerned about it personally should assure you that you will have no worries when the time comes for you to apply! :blowkiss: Only those who feel such a sense of entitlement that they can bypass the system will have to keep looking over their shoulder.

Karma. It's a beautiful thing.

LoisDenominator is right. And if you behave as fairly and objectively in real life as you do when you post here, I am sure you won't have any trouble.

JB seems to stretch the rules within the bar and without.

 

[Pink Panther]

Well I just hope that if he's not fit to represent her that it comes out before trial. I want her to get a fair trial with fair representation with an upright lawyer of good standing. She will get a "guilty" conviction and I just want her to get it with a fair and just trial. I would hate to see her get an appeal based on unfair/unfit representation!

Oh...And can I mention that no one gives a ratz azz if he is hispanic or not??? What a silly card to throw out there!

MOO

 

[travelgal]

Seems he still has a thing for expensive vehicles, too.

AND don't overlook expensive suits, high-end office & furniture, etc. $$$$

Seems he wants to climb the social ladder real bad, if you ask me.

 

[SoCalSleuth]

I can't believe he pulled the race card! What a jerk! His web site's background info is much different than that set forth in the article--If he never practiced law for the public defender's office than how can he say that he had all those wins in court? Always knew that was a lie!

 

[LCoastMom]

LoisDenominator is right. And if you behave as fairly and objectively in real life as you do when you post here, I am sure you won't have any trouble.

JB seems to stretch the rules within the bar and without.

The article says JB was raised by a single mother. Makes me wonder if she was one of those moms forever telling her little man how special he is, how the world will be against him because of blah, blah, blah.

How he is better than everyone else and the rules are made for lesser people. Once those kids start buying into it they have a very hard time in the real world. They believe they are entitled, they belong at the top of whatever they sign on for but they don't want to do the work to get there.

He is obviously not a stupid man, but he is a lazy man. He does barely enough to get by, gets others to do things for him through manipulation (like every incomplete form he has submitted to the courts) I now believe he knows better, he just can't be bothered. Above it all and entitled.

I wonder if he has a temper?

 

[trixi491]

I believe I read where JB lives about a mile away from the owner of Fusion. Maybe they know each other, or had a passing acquaintance. I would think KC would have called her pals at Fusion about a lawyer before she would have listened to some random inmate.

I thought JB had two daughters that had both gone to Colonial HS. And doesn't one of them work in his office?

Nope he has one. I believe she went to high school in Miami which is where her mother lives.

As much as this article makes my day, I believe there is a great chance that KC could get an appeal based on this fool. He is all sorts of wrong, especially when it comes to defending one of the most unlikeable defendants in a high profile case with mountains of evidence against her. I wish there were some sort of contract she could sign that says JB is her lawyer of choice no matter what and if convicted, she won't file for an appeal based on how much faith and trust she put into him. She has to see what an idiot and failure he is at the motion hearings and if this was me I would never let this guy represent me when my life was at stake. I think she is planning for an appeal if she gets convicted and that's why she's putting up with him. Well that, and the fact that her parents don't really approve of him and she seems to have a raging crush on him. The fact that she's starting to read law books shows she's becoming that "chameleon" she does when she likes a guy.

 

[Pink Panther]

Her family doesn't even seem to know how the ** picked him!

ARARAR...

We'll find out sooner or later..

MOO