Matter of Cardenas

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Jude Roberto Cardenas was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the Second Judicial Department on May 17, 1995. At all times relevant herein, respondent has maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

The Departmental Disciplinary Committee (Committee) brought charges against respondent alleging that he violated Rules of Professional Conduct (22 NYCRR 1200.0) rule 1.15 (a) (misappropriation of client funds and commingling personal funds with client and/or third-party funds), (b) (2) (failure to properly title an…