In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Merrill

Order

Stephen Merrill was convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol on May 2, 2011, for an incident that occurred on November 14, 2009. His conviction was affirmed on appeal to the superior court and his petitions for hearing were denied by the court of appeals on May 29, 2012 and by this court on August 14, 2012.1

On August 21, 2012, the Alaska Bar Association filed a certified copy of Merrill's judgment of conviction and requested a referral to the Lawyers' Assistance Committee under Alaska Bar Rule 26)(1). This rule provides for evaluation and treatment of attorneys who are…