The California Rules of Professional Conduct are a critical framework for dictating how attorneys and paralegals behave. Rule 1.0 Purpose and Function of the Rules of.In November 2018 the California State Bar adopted a new code of ethics for attorneys, covered in the Rules of Professional Conduct. To increase civility in the legal profession, the State Bar is proposing several amendments to the California Rules of. To increase civility in the legal profession, the State Bar is proposing several amendments to the California Rules of. The Rules of Professional Conduct at the State Bar of California's web site. Requests that this Court approve amendments to rule 3-600 (Organization as Client) of the. For good reason, the California State Bar and the judiciary have focused on curtailing uncivil conduct in the legal profession. The California State Bar has two offices in the Golden State. These offices are in San Francisco (415 -538-2300) and Los Angeles (213-765-1500).