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Jan. 30, 2025

State Bar moves to suspend Andrew Do's law license

The State Bar of California is set to suspend Andrew Hoang Do's law license following his guilty plea to federal bribery conspiracy charges linked to the misuse of COVID-19 relief funds. The fallout from his financial misconduct is now impacting Orange County operations, including the cancellation of the annual Tet Festival due to depleted funds.

The State Bar of California moved to suspend Andrew Hoang Do's law license effective Feb. 10, following his guilty plea to federal bribery conspiracy charges involving the misappropriation of pandemic relief funds.

The suspension stems from Do's guilty plea to directing millions in COVID-19 relief funds to the Viet America Society, where his daughter Rhiannon held an executive position. Federal prosecutors allege VAS subsequently channeled funds through multiple entities,...

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