Local Rule Rule 7: Reinstatement

Rule 7. Reinstatement.

A. A member of this bar who has been suspended or disbarred must apply to this court for reinstatement before resuming practice before this court. A member of this bar who has been suspended may apply for reinstatement before the end of his or her suspension, but reinstatement will not occur until the suspension has been fully served. A member of this bar who has been disbarred may apply for reinstatement, but not before five years from the effective date of the disbarment.

B. All petitions for reinstatement will be filed with the clerk of the court who will promptly refer the petition to the Attorney Admission Committee for its recommendation on the petition The recommendation will be presented to the full court for a final decision on the petition.

C. Petitions for reinstatement must be accompanied by all documents related to any and all discipline ever received by the attorney, including but not limited to the Petition, the Judgment, and all documentation proving all requirements of each discipline have been met (i.e., receipts for fines paid, CLE classes taken, etc.). A short narrative is recommended to provide the Attorney Admission Committee any additional information relevant to the discipline received.

D. No petition for reinstatement may be filed within one year following an adverse ruling on a previous petition.