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This privilege is codified in California law via Evidence Code 954, which gives your attorney the right to refuse to divulge the contents of your conversation, gives you the right to require confidentiality from your attorney, and with few exceptions, makes any breach of that confidence inadmissible in court.
Exceptions to Attorney-Client Privilege Some of the most common exceptions include: Crime or Fraud Exception: If the patron seeks legal advice for the purpose of committing a crime or fraud, the attorney-patron privilege may not apply, and the attorney may be required to disclose the information to law enforcement.
The privilege covers written and oral communications and protects both individual and institutional clients. The privilege extends from the attorney to include legal office staff that facilitates communications to and from the attorney.
Paragraph (b) carries forward the language of current rule 3-100 and provides that a lawyer may reveal confidential information to the extent necessary to prevent a criminal act resulting in serious bodily injury or death.
How Long Does Attorney-Client Privilege Last in California? In California, privileged information between attorneys and their clients remains confidential after the case ends. An attorney may never share protected information without a client's consent. Even if a client dies, this information may not be disclosed.