In the Matter of Schumaker

This disciplinary matter is before the Court on Kevin Schumaker’s petition for voluntary discipline, in which he seeks the imposition of a Review Panel Reprimand. The State Bar has filed a response recommending that the Court accept the petition. This Court previously rejected and remanded Schumaker’s petition for voluntary discipline, In the Matter of Schumaker, 286 Ga. 178 (686 SE2d 129) (2009).

While Schumaker was employed as a public defender in 2007 and 2008, four clients filed grievances against him. Schumaker admits that in connection with his representation of two of the clients he…