Lawrence County judge accused of using marijuana while serving as judicial officer
The judge has been accused of misconduct for allegedly using marijuana and failing to provide candid information to the Indiana Commission on Judicial Qualifications.
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Rokita facing lawyer discipline charges: Discipline complaint marks 2nd time in 4 years Indiana AG faces formal ethics complaint
For the second time in four years, the Indiana attorney general is facing lawyer discipline charges.
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Judicial ethics chief selected to lead lawyer Disciplinary Commission
Adrienne Meiring has been selected as the new executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission. She recently sat down with The Indiana Lawyer to discuss her career history and her new role.
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Web Exclusive: Supreme Court in no hurry to find new attorney ethics director
With the search underway for only the third director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, one thing seems certain: The court will take its time finding a successor for retired leader G. Michael Witte.
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Calling it a career: Lawyer ethics director Witte retiring
After 39 years, G. Michael Witte, executive director of the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, is calling it a career — sort of.
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Perrysville attorney suspended for criminal recklessness; Winslow attorney resigns
Two attorneys have been either suspended from the practice of law or resigned completely following separate felony convictions in Fountain and Gibson counties, according to the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
ISBA makes public statement opposing DOJ proposal on changes to attorney discipline oversight
The proposed rule would allow the department to investigate complaints against its own attorneys before investigations are handled by individual state bars.
Retired Franklin County judge permanently banned from the bench
In a Thursday order, the court found that retired Judge Steven Cox engaged in improper ex parte communication with a criminal defendant and relied on that communication to rule in a case.
Winslow attorney suspended after pleading guilty to possession of meth
The possession case was one of several recent cases he’s listed as a defendant in.
Indianapolis attorney suspended from the practice for operating a vehicle as a habitual violator
The interim suspension for attorney Timmy Brown is effective immediately, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Former Johnson County judge suspended after being found guilty of OWI
A former Johnson County judge and attorney has been suspended from the practice of law after being found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a Level 6 felony.
Carmel-based attorney indefinitely suspended for noncooperation with disciplinary process
No public documents provided any further details about the allegations against him.
Anderson attorney suspended from practicing law following OWI conviction
An Anderson attorney has been suspended from the practice of law after being found guilty of operating a vehicle while intoxicated, a level 6 felony, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indy attorney suspended for third time after sentencing for drug possession
The high court suspended the attorney from the practice of law after he was sentenced to 170 days on home detention for possession of methamphetamine in Morgan County.
IN Supreme Court suspends Crown Point attorney for failing to provide competent representation
A Crown Point attorney has been suspended from the practice of law after he was found to have failed to provide proper representation to several clients, according to the Indiana Supreme Court.
Indianapolis attorney suspended for charging, collecting unreasonable fee
At the time of the alleged misconduct, the lawyer served as managing attorney for Indianapolis-based Charitable Allies Inc., marketed as a “nonprofit for nonprofits” that provides “low bono” legal services.
Ball State fires employee over Charlie Kirk comments
The university said Wednesday evening that Suzanne Swierc, who had served as director of health promotion and advocacy, was terminated following a review of the incident.
Two attorneys suspended for failing to cooperate with state disciplinary commission
The suspended attorneys from Carmel and Indianapolis are facing allegations of professional misconduct.
Former Martinsville council member’s law license suspended after theft guilty pleas
The Indiana Supreme Court issued an order Tuesday, immediately suspending the law license of James Wisco.
Westfield attorney indefinitely suspended for noncooperation
A Westfield attorney has been suspended from the practice of law indefinitely for failing to cooperate with the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission.
Fishers attorney’s law license suspended for OWI conviction
A Fishers-based attorney has been suspended from the practice of law for 60 days after she was convicted of operating a vehicle while intoxicated in June 2024.
South Bend attorney suspended for signing forged will as a witness
Court documents show the will would have falsely made the attorney’s paralegal the personal representative of the paralegal’s son’s estate and disinherited the son’s two daughters.
Federal magistrate in Indy calls for discipline against attorney who used false AI citations
Magistrate Judge Mark Dinsmore recommends that the attorney be fined $15,000 and considered for further discipline under state rules.
South Bend attorney suspended for failing to represent client
The attorney is suspended from the practice of law for 180 days beginning on April 25.