CA hasn't adopted the ABA Model Rules. However: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6060-6069 http://www.leginfo.

CA hasn't adopted the ABA Model Rules. However: http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6060-6069 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&gr... http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&group=06001-07000&file=6125-6133 http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/cgi-bin/displaycode?section=bpc&gr... "It is the duty of an attorney to do all of the following: ... To employ, for the purpose of maintaining the causes confided to him or her those means only as are consistent with truth ..." "Every attorney is guilty of a misdemeanor who either: (a) Is guilty of any deceit or collusion, or consents to any deceit or collusion, with intent to deceive the court or any party."