Lawyer and Judiciary Disciplinary Complaints

Louisiana Judiciary Disciplinary Attorney

Ethics violations and serious breaches of professional responsibility are grounds for disbarment or dismal from the bench. In the state of Louisiana, judiciary disciplinary complaints are considered by the Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC). Once a legal complaint regarding the actions of an attorney or judge is brought forth, the ODC notifies the lawyer or judge of the complaint filed against him. A nine member board then reviews the allegations in order to determine if disciplinary action should be taken against the attorney or judge involved. While each legal complaint is different, intervening in the early stages to preempt further action is important. The law office of James E. Boren counsels and represents lawyers and judges facing judicial disciplinary complaints, advising them in ways to position their case and work with board members to avoid serious disciplinary action.

If you are facing a legal complaint involving alleged ethics violations or professional misconduct, contact the law office of James E. Boren today and schedule an appointment to discuss your case.

Potential Consequences of a Legal Compliant and Disciplinary Hearing

For attorneys, the recommendations of the disciplinary board can range from a reprimand to disbarment. In some cases, an attorney may have his law license suspended for a short period of time; in others, a lawyer may be required to undergo further review before his license is reinstated. Regardless of whether an attorney receives a reprimand or a short-term suspension, action taken by the disciplinary board is entered into an attorney's record. This can adversely effect future job opportunities and one's reputation.

Judges are also subject to reprimand and removal from the bench following a disciplinary hearing. In some cases, the disciplinary board can be convinced to give a private reprimand which avoids public censure and scrutiny by the press. The law office of James E. Boren works closely with judges and attorneys to position the facts in favor of our client. We gather testimony and evidence in order to counter claims made in a complaint against our client while pursuing resolutions that involve a dismissal of the allegations involved.

Contact Judicial Disciplinary Complaints Attorney James E. Boren

Facts can be interpreted in a number of ways. How you present your side of the story and recount the nature of events will determine the impression you create before the disciplinary board. At the law office of James E. Boren, we've represented a number of lawyers and judges in disciplinary proceedings and understand how to best present our client's case.

To schedule an appointment and learn how we can help you, contact the law office of James E. Boren today.