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The Indiana Supreme Court issued a disciplinary order Friday for a Brownsburg attorney following her conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated and, later, two counts of criminal trespass in violation of Indiana Rules of Professional Conduct.
According to the order, Alison Devis has been suspended from the practice of law in Indiana for 90 days, with 30 days actively served and the remainder stayed subject to completion of at least two years of probation with monitoring by the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program.
The Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and Devis submitted a statement of circumstances and conditional agreements for discipline, which the high court approved.
In July 2021, Devis was conviction of operating a vehicle while intoxicated with endangerment and leaving the scene of an accident, both as misdemeanors.
In September 2022, Devis pleaded guilty to two separate counts of misdemeanor counts of criminal trespass.
Shortly after she pleaded guilty, she was charged with a probation violation for failing to report to the probation office. Devis was then arrested after she failed to appear for a hearing on the charge.
Devis’ BAC was 0.354 at the time of booking. A second probation violation notice was filed, claiming Devis failed to schedule a required substance abuse evaluation and had consumed alcohol at least twice.
Following an evidentiary hearing March 2023, Devis was found to have committed the probation violations and her probation was extended to December 2023.
Devis violated 8.4(b) and 8.4(d) of the Indiana Professional Conduct Rules for committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer’s honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness as a lawyer. Also, for engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.
As part of Devis’ conditional agreement, she is to report to JLAP within 10 days of the order, refrain from using alcohol and all controlled substances except as validly prescribed, have no violations of the law or of the Rules of Professional Conduct during her probation and promptly report in writing to the commission of any violation of the terms of her probation.
If she violates the terms of her probation, then the stay of her suspension may be vacated and the balance of the stayed suspension may be actively served without automatic reinstatement.
Devis was also ordered to pay $257.85 by check for the proceedings. The expenses of the hearing officer will be submitted separately.
Chief Justice Loretta Rush signed the order, with all justices concurring.
According to the Indiana Roll of Attorneys, Devis was admitted to the bar in 2004.
In 2023, Devis was ordered to show cause for failing to cooperate with the commission’s investigation of a grievance. She then cooperated with the commission and the proceeding was dismissed. Devis was ordered to pay $516.16 for costs.
The case is In the Matter of: Alison K. Devis, 23S-DI-310.
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