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Bar Exam Passer Faces Probation | Annapolis News
A Howard County activist and recent law school grad, Jake Burdett, got five years probation after pleading Alford guilty to stealing immigration files from his former law firm — a crime that disrupted clients’ cases and cost the firm thousands. Though jail time was suspended, he must pay over $9K in restitution and can’t contact firm staff. Burdett, who passed the bar but hasn’t joined the Maryland State Bar, admits to anxiety and struggles to find work — making repayment tough. The judge hinted at reducing probation if he pays it off early. With a history of legal trouble, including a 2019…
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