Matter of Padilla

Joel A. Padilla was admitted to practice by this Court in 2006. He currently resides in New Jersey.

In August 2015, Padilla pleaded guilty to the crime of manufacturing, distributing or dispensing a controlled dangerous substance, i.e., marihuana (see NJ Stat Ann § 2C:35-5). This charge stemmed from the discovery by New Jersey authorities of a marihuana growing operation in the basement of Padilla’s home. In October 2015, Padilla was sentenced to, among other things, 90 days in jail and two years of probation. He duly reported his conviction to this Court.

The Committee on Professional…