In Re Yarborough

This attorney disciplinary matter arises out of Respondent’s conviction of obstruction of justice. Following a hearing, the Commission on Lawyer Conduct (the Commission) recommended that Respondent be retroactively disbarred. The Office for Disciplinary Counsel (ODC) objects to the Commission’s recommendation and argues that the Court should disbar Respondent Ernest Yarborough effective from the date of the Court’s opinion. We agree with the Commission and retroactively disbar Respondent from the date of his interim suspension.

Facts

In 1996, Respondent was indicted for common law obstruction…