Discipline
Indicted former attorney found dead before trial
August 25, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA former attorney set to go on trial yesterday was found dead in his home.
MoreOrder affirms delinquent fee waivers
August 19, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court issued an administrative order Tuesday allowing the executive secretary of the Indiana Supreme Court
Disciplinary Commission and the executive director of the Indiana Commission on Continuing Legal Education to continue to
grant waivers to attorneys for delinquent fees and reinstatement fees assessed pursuant to Admission & Discipline Rules
23(21) and 29(7).
MoreCourt appoints 3 to Disciplinary Commission
August 17, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court announced today two new appointments to the Disciplinary Commission and the reappointment of one
member.
MoreIndiana federal judge sanctions attorneys
August 3, 2009
Michael HoskinsA federal judge in Hammond has sanctioned two Detroit attorneys who filed what he calls a frivolous claim demonstrating a
pattern of misconduct, fining each lawyer and their client in a sharply worded ruling.
MoreSuspended judge's case moved
July 17, 2009
Jennifer NelsonLaPorte Circuit Court granted suspended LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Evans Koethe's motion for change of venue Thursday.
MoreTown court judge publicly admonished
June 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications issued a public admonition of the Walkerton Town Court judge today for employing
his wife as court clerk for more than 10 years and for participating in an ex parte conversation with a defendant about her
traffic infractions.
MoreAttorney in contempt for violating suspension
June 22, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Supreme Court fined an attorney for being in contempt of court for work he performed for clients while he was
suspended.
MoreProsecutor faces disciplinary charges
May 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsDelaware County Prosecutor Mark R. McKinney faces disciplinary charges that he violated four professional conduct rules stemming
from his role as a private attorney on civil forfeiture matters related to the criminal defendants he handled as a deputy
prosecutor on behalf of the state.
MoreSuspended judge returns to bench
May 11, 2009
IL StaffMarion Superior Judge Grant Hawkins, who was suspended earlier this year without pay, returned to the bench today.
MoreCourt reprimands attorneys for trade-name use
May 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThree attorneys who practiced separately but advertised as an LLC were publicly reprimand by the Indiana Supreme Court for
violating several Indiana Professional Conduct Rules by not letting clients know they didn't practice law as a firm.
MoreIndicted judge to be suspended
May 8, 2009
Jennifer NelsonThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications has filed a notice with the Indiana Supreme Court for a request of suspension
of LaPorte Superior Judge Jennifer Koethe, who was indicted Thursday for attempted obstruction of justice stemming from a
shooting incident at her home in December.
More6 attorneys suspended for non-payment
March 27, 2009
IL StaffThe Indiana Supreme Court suspended six attorneys Wednesday for failure to pay costs in lawyer disciplinary cases.
MoreJustices disagree on judge's penalty
March 12, 2009
Michael HoskinsA suspended Marion Superior judge will be able to return to the bench after another 60 days off the bench, this time without
pay.
MoreCourt split in public defender 'firm' issue
March 12, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn a disciplinary action released Wednesday by the Indiana Supreme Court, the justices disagreed as to whether two public
defenders who worked part time in the same public defender office of Putnam County were "associated in a firm."
MoreJudge suspended for 60 days, no pay
March 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has suspended Marion Superior Judge Grant W. Hawkins from the bench for 60 days without pay,
though two justices wanted a yearlong penalty while two others wanted a month suspension.
MoreJustices reprimand Allen Circuit judge
March 11, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court today publicly reprimanded Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts, who last summer was arrested for and
later pleaded guilty to drunk driving.
MoreAttorneys get public reprimand
March 11, 2009
Jennifer NelsonIn a disciplinary action released by the Indiana Supreme Court today, the justices held that the text of a 2004 version of
the Indiana Professional Conduct Rule 1.15(b), as reinforced by Comment 3, required attorneys to promptly distribute undisputed
portions of funds they held for clients or third parties.
MoreSupreme Court disbars attorney
March 2, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA split Indiana Supreme Court voted to immediately disbar an Indianapolis attorney who pleaded guilty to one count of willfully
making a false tax return.
MoreAllen Circuit judge faces misconduct charges
January 26, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications filed misconduct charges today against Allen Circuit Judge Thomas Felts,
who pleaded guilty last year to drunk driving.
MoreJudge's suspension begins Feb. 11
January 21, 2009
Jennifer NelsonAn Allen County judge sanctioned as a result of his conduct in a fellow jurist's courtroom will serve a three-day suspension
without pay beginning Feb. 11, the Indiana Supreme Court announced today.
MoreCommission admonishes Miami Superior judge
January 20, 2009
Jennifer NelsonA Miami Superior judge received a public admonition today from the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications for granting
an ex parte petition in a child custody case. The commission also noted it has repeatedly addressed this type of violation
for years.
MoreJustices: judicial discipline now moot
January 6, 2009
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has ended a disciplinary action against a former LaPorte Superior judge who'd served in senior
capacity for three years because that jurist has retired and will no longer practice law.
MoreCourt sanctions Indianapolis attorney
January 1, 2009
Michael HoskinsAn Indianapolis attorney has received a public reprimand in the third and final leg of a yearlong disciplinary triangle, which
has led to a Marion Superior judge's suspension and a commissioner's resignation and banishment from the bench.
MoreSpecial masters named in senior judge's case
December 19, 2008
Michael HoskinsThe Indiana Supreme Court has named three trial judges to serve as special masters in the disciplinary action against Senior
Judge Walter P. Chapala, formerly of the LaPorte Superior Court.
MoreJudge argues for suspension, not removal
December 15, 2008
Michael HoskinsA Marion Superior judge who's been suspended from the bench pending a final decision from the Indiana Supreme Court believes
his penalty should fall somewhere between a public reprimand and removal.
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The court of appeals not only tries to rewrite or interpret the law to suit their fancy, now they choose play stupid as well. Every consideration must be given to pro se litigants, who are not held to the same standards as attorneys, as stated by,SCOTUS. I assume they didn't have a lawyer, since one wasn't mentioned and I strongly suggest thatb the rest of the, origional petitioners get back in there and fight for their rights.
the irony of situations like this is that the clients whom conour cheated are the ones who should be pulling hardest for him to remain free and keep his law license, so they have some hopes of him paying back. really bury the guy deep and then there will be little hope of restitution
Qualified immunity, means that if you wear a badge, you are exempt from law and free to do anything you please! The courts will back badge toting individuals, because they think they are above the law as well. They think, they have judicial immunity, they do not.
Deeply, deeply concerned? I'll bet if it was the judge's money that had been swindled we'd see deep concern with actual consequences. First a Ponzi scheme, then a shell game with the assets…c'mon, hasn't Conour abused the judicial system and his clients long enough? I say enough already.
Wow, just wow.