Hawaii Chief Justice Mark Recktenwald, Has the power and Authority, as Leader of the third branch of State Government. The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) and the Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Hawaii (Board) are subject to the Uniform Information Prac- tices Act (Modified), chapter 92F, HRS (UIPA), based on the totality of the circumstances. 2679), Respondent. ), ORDER GRANTING PETITION TO RESIGN IN LIEU OF DISCIPLINE. 334, 603 P.2d 562 (1979); Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. De Mello, 61 Haw. If you click on 'Accept' or continue browsing this site we consider that you accept our cookie policy. Petitioner Office of Disciplinary Counsel (Petitioner ODC) proved by clear
diligence); five violations of HRPC 1.4(a)(requiring a lawyer to keep a client reasonably
For more information, contact: Office of Disciplinary Counsel 1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591, Fishermen find remains of missing man inside shark, Man arrested after search warrant executed at Waikiki cannabis kiosk, 'The Other Side of Paradise' with Lynn Kawano, KHNLPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KGMBPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KFVEPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KSIXPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246, KOGGPUBLICFILE@HAWAIINEWSNOW.COM (808) 847-3246. A hearing on a complaint is held only if a formal disciplinary proceeding is begun. HRPC Rule 3.4(e) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly
Deputy Disciplinary Counsel, Joanna A. Sayavong For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. SeeOffice
223, 601 P.2d 1087 (1979). . The OIP opinion was summarized in the agencys OIP Open Line newsletter for January-February 2004. the practice of law in Hawai`i, effective thirty (30) days after entry
Office of Disciplinary Counsel 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Honolulu, Hawaii 96813 Phone: (808) 521-4591 For access to Traffic cases; District Court, Circuit Court, and Family Court criminal; District Court, Circuit Court civil, and Family Court civil; Land Court and Tax Appeal Court; and appellate court case information. Disciplinary Board Chairman James A. Kawachika, a Honolulu attorney, said in a letter earlier this month that the agency has never publicly revealed administrative records and has determined to maintain its nondisclosure policy.. After the Disciplinary Board slammed the door on my records request, I appealed to the Office of Information Practices. dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation); and. ODC carries out two main functions: (1) disciplinary investigations and prosecutions [1]; and (2) professional ethics education. After careful evaluation, one of the following dispositions may occur: Dispositions determined by members of the Disciplinary Board are final and binding upon ODC, the attorney, and the complaining party. Search over 120 million documents from over 100 countries including primary and secondary collections of legislation, case law, regulations, practical law, news, forms and contracts, books, journals, and more. in place of Acoba, J., recused). The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) was formed by the Hawai`i Supreme Court to investigate complaints against Hawai`i lawyers as part of the Disciplinary Board of the Hawai`i Supreme Court. The Disciplinary Board of the State of Hawaii has submitted to this court a Report and Recommendation for the Disbarment of Respondent Andrew T. Johnson, Jr. . (Petitioner ODC) September 26, 2003 motion for the appointment of a trustee
HRPC Rule 8.1(b) (prohibiting a lawyer from knowingly
26054 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF HAWAI`I OFFICE OF DISCIPLINARY COUNSEL, Petitioner, vs. PAUL J. SULLA, JR., Respondent. disciplinary proceedings upon the timely submission by ODC of a verified bill of costs, as authorized by RSCH Rule 2.3(c). or other law); one violation of HRPC 1.16(d) (requiring a lawyer to take reasonable steps
Disciplinary Board h2621W0P0623R05 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 We impose disbarment. Office
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DISCIPLINARY BOARD All rights reserved. Ethics investigations may lead to determinations ranging from a finding of no unethical conduct (resulting in a dismissal of the complaint) to institution of formal disciplinary proceedings (leading to possible imposition of serious disciplinary sanctions including suspension or disbarment)[3]. authorized signatory on an attorney trust account); sixteen violations of HRPC 1.15(f)(3) (requiring a lawyer to maintain complete
may grant by further order. profession and the dignity of the courts. HRPC Rule 8.4(a) (prohibiting a lawyer from violating
technology developed exclusively by vLex editorially enriches legal information to make it accessible, with instant translation into 14 languages for enhanced discoverability and comparative research. the rules of professional conduct). Petitioner ODC during the course of an ethics investigation). IT IS FURTHER HEREBY ORDERED that, as additional conditions of reinstatement,
3 p Office of the Disciplinary Counsel. 201 Merchant Street, Suite 1600 Rev. The Deputy Chief Counsel works closely with the Chief Counsel in directing and coordinating the office's legal services provided to the Department's programs and constituent agencies. 04-02, February 3, 2004], The opinion concluded: The ODC should respond to Mr. Linds record request in accordance with the UIPA and Chapter 2-71, HAR.. Signed complaint letters must be mailed or delivered to: Office of Disciplinary Counsel1132 Bishop Street, Suite 300Honolulu, HI 96813Tel. DISCIPLINARY BOARD OF THE HAWAI`I SUPREME COURT 2023. and convincing evidence that, while Respondent Trask represented Lynette
We have considered the Disciplinary Board's Report and Recommendation
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Both the ODC and the Board are created and, to a significant extent, controlled by the Supreme Court of Hawaii. amounts are paid by the Lawyers' Fund for Client Protection, and (2) reimburse
HRPC Rule 8.4(d) (requiring a lawyer to cooperate with
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Subscribers are able to see the revised versions of legislation with amendments. I wrote about the situation in a story that followed the Star-Bulletins award-winning series, Locked Out, about government secrecy in Hawaii (Discipline board says its above disclosure). All rights reserved. I first ran into this back in 1996. ODC 03-231-7831, ODC 03-235-7835, ODC 03-252-7852, ODC 03-264-
If you have a disability and need assistance with filing a grievance, contact the Office of General Counsel at accommodations@wsba.org or 206-443-9722. The commissions website includes links so the public can easily locate meeting notices and agendas, minutes, and board materials. The ODC also provides investigative and administrative support to the Lawyers' Fund. the practice of law in this jurisdiction for a period of two (2) years,
If so, a copy of the letter is sent to the attorney and a written response is expected. A lawyer who violates the HRPC or related court rules may be disciplined[2]. Privacy Policy | Terms of Use | Accessibility Information, *The Hawaii Judiciary is not affiliated with Sustain Technologies, Inc. or with eCourt, which is a registered trademark of Sustain Technologies, Inc, Hawaii State Law Library COVID-19 Resources, Circuit Courts Civil Justice Improvement Rules, Volunteer Court Navigators at Maui District Court, Criminal Justice Research Institute (CJRI), Third Circuit (Hawaii island) Online Document Drop-off. the Supreme Court of Hawaii (RSCH), (2) the supporting memorandum, exhibit
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Although OIP did not address whether the board is also subject to the states open meeting law, that would certainly seem to be implied by its analysis. ODC 95-242-4701 The ODC serves as "the day-to-day operational arm of the Disciplinary Board." Akinaka v. Disciplinary Board of the Hawaii Supreme Court, 91 Haw. [3] RSCH Rule 2.3, Order Amending Rule 8.5 of the Hawaii Rules of Professional Conduct, Order Amending Rule 2.1 of the Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii, Check It Out Assess Yourself: The Disciplinary Board supervises the process of attorney discipline, including the work of the Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which investigates ethics complaints against Hawaii attorneys. Office of Disciplinary Counsel v. Lau, 85 Hawai`i 212, 215, 941 P.2d 295, 298 (1997) (citations and internal quotation marks omitted). records of all funds coming into the lawyer's possession); seventeen violations of HRPC 1.15(g) (requiring a lawyer to maintain financial
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