In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Kirchen

Edward F. Kirchen was admitted to the practice of law in the state of Washington in 1967. These disciplinary proceedings against him were instituted by the state bar association. Although notified of the proceedings, Kirchen did not appear before the hearing panel and was not represented there. The panel’s recommendation of disbarment was approved by the disciplinary board.

The evidence of Kirchen’s misuse and misappropriation of trust funds alone warrants disbarment. In January 1972 he received $27,096.19 for disbursement pursuant to a court order. He has never disbursed nor accounted for…