Leavenworth County Chief Judge King to Sit with Kansas Supreme Court
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After hearing oral arguments, King will join
King has been a
King is a graduate of the
All
The six cases King will hear beginning at
Appeal No. 106,894: State v.
Appeal No. 108,218: State v.
Appeal No. 108,586: State v.
Appeal No. 105,695: State v.
Appeal No. 109,836 and 111,126: In the Matter of
Original Proceeding in Attorney Discipline: (Recommended Temporary Suspension of Law License with Reinstatement Hearing) These disciplinary actions were docketed separately but consolidated by the
In 109,836, respondent accepted a retainer in a domestic matter but repeatedly failed to respond to her client's requests for information. Respondent and the client failed to appear at a hearing on temporary orders despite respondent's notice from the court to appear. Respondent lied to her client about scheduled hearing dates. The client terminated representation and filed a complaint with the disciplinary administrator. Respondent failed to cooperate in the investigation, but the day before the scheduled disciplinary hearing filed an answer in which she admitted the factual allegations and the rule violations. The hearing panel found violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended a six-month suspension from the practice of law, with a reinstatement hearing. Respondent has not taken exceptions.
In 111,126, respondent accepted representation to attempt to set aside a divorce decree. She failed to appear at a hearing, filed motions without taking steps to have them set for hearing, failed to communicate with the client, and failed to follow up when representation was terminated. Respondent answered the disciplinary complaint and entered into stipulations. The hearing panel found violations of the Kansas Rules of Professional Conduct and recommended suspension for one year, retroactive to
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