In Re Parker

The Board of Bar Examiners (Board) recommends denial of applicant’s request to be admitted to the practice of law in Oregon. Applicant seeks admission notwithstanding the Board’s action. The case is before us for de novo review, ORS 9.536(3), ORS 9.539, and BR 10.6. The issue on review is whether applicant showed that he possesses the statutory-qualifications required for admission to practice law. ORS 9.220(2) in part provides that an applicant must show that the applicant:

“(a) Is a person of good moral character and fit to practice law.

“(b) For purposes of this section * * *, the lack of…