Local Rule Rule 2: Conviction of Crime

Rule 2. Conviction of Crime.

A. An attorney who practices before this court convicted of a felony offense or a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude or a controlled substance (excluding controlled substance offenses punishable as fine-only misdemeanors) in any United States federal or state court must notify this court in writing within 30 days and furnish to the clerk of court a certified copy of the judgment of conviction.

B. After the court has notice that an attorney who practices before this court has a felony conviction or a misdemeanor conviction as described in Rule 2.A., it will follow the procedures outlined in Rule 5 to determine whether discipline should be imposed on the attorney.