Discipline Notice - Karan V. Phambota

License Number: 55628
Member Name: Karan V. Phambota
Discipline Detail
Action: Reprimand
Effective Date: 11/3/2025
RPC: 8.4 (c) - Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation
8.4 (d) - Conduct Prejudicial to the Administration of Justice
8.4 (e) - Improperly Influence a Governmental Official
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Notice of Reprimand
Description: Karan Veer Phambota (WSBA No. 55628, admitted 2019) of Mukilteo, WA, was reprimanded, effective 11/03/2025, by order of the Chief Hearing Officer. Claire Carden acted as disciplinary counsel. Karan Veer Phambota represented themselves.

The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(c) (Dishonesty, Fraud, Deceit or Misrepresentation), 8.4(d) (Prejudicial to the Admin of Justice), 8.4(e) (Improperly Influence Govt Agency/Official).

Phambota stipulated to reprimand for falsely claiming to be a Snohomish County prosecuting attorney to law enforcement officers.

Decision documents: Order Approving Stipulation to Reprimand; Stipulation to Reprimand; and Notice of Reprimand.


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