In re Stewart

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on the Report and Recommendation of the Review Panel of the State Bar, recommending that Thomas E. Stewart (State Bar No. 681875), who has been a member of the Bar since 1995, receive a Review Panel reprimand for two violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct arising out of his representation of a family of Mexican citizens in their immigration cases. The special master, Patrick E. Longan, recommended a public reprimand, the Bar sought disbarment or suspension, and Stewart sought a Review Panel reprimand. Ultimately, we find that a public…