In Re Advisory Opinion of Kentucky Bar Association

OPINION OF THE COURT

The movants seek review of ethics opinion E-230 which was adopted by the Board of Governors of the Kentucky Bar Association. The opinion states that an attorney who represents the Fraternal Order of Police in grievances and other civil matters may not practice criminal law in the same jurisdiction.

This court recognizes the American Bar Association’s Code of Professional Responsibility as a sound statement of the standards of conduct required of members of the bar. SCR 3.130.

It is fundamental that energetic representation of criminal defendants often entails vigorous…