Legal Opinion
In re Matthew Kluger
District of Columbia Court of Appeals
Decided November 27, 2013No. 12-BG-1968PublishedCited by 2 opinions
1Per curiam
The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that we disbar Matthew Kluger because Mr. Kluger’s conviction for obstruction of justice is a crime of moral turpitude per se. We agree and accept the Board’s recommendation.
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In June 2012, respondent Matthew Klu-ger was convicted in federal district court in New Jersey of obstruction of justice, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1512(c)(2); conspiracy to commit securities fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 371; securities fraud, in violation of 15 U.S.C. §§ 78j (b), and 78ff (a); and conspiracy to commit money laundering, in violation of 18 U.S.C.…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- In re JohnsonDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2012
- In Re SquillacoteDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2002
- In re RehbergerDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2006
- In Re LuvaraDistrict of Columbia Court of Appeals · 2008
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3Cited by2 opinions
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