In re Swedick

Respondent was admitted to practice by this Court in 1998. He maintains an office for the practice of law in Albany County.

On September 23, 2009, following a jury trial in Albany City Court, respondent was convicted of official misconduct, a class A misdemeanor (see Penal Law § 195.00 [1]). On December 18, 2009, he was sentenced to one year of incarceration and a $200 surcharge was imposed. He has appealed to County Court and is free on bond.

As charged by petitioner, we find that respondent engaged in illegal conduct that adversely reflected on his honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a…