In re Marley

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Michael L. Marley was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on February 4, 1991, under the name Michael Lewis Marley. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about August 12, 2004, respondent was served with a notice and statement of charges alleging seven counts involving misuse of a cash bail refund. Specifically, Charge One alleged that respondent misappropriated funds belonging to the complainant by…