Matter of Pedersen

Petitioner Kenneth J. Pedersen appeals from the final decision of the Committee on Character and Fitness of the State Bar of Montana refusing to certify petitioner to this Court for admission to the Montana Bar. We affirm the decision of the Committee.

We phrase the issues before this Court as follows:

1. What is the appropriate standard of review for this Court to apply in reviewing a final decision of the Committee on Character and Fitness of the State Bar of Montana?

2. Did the Committee on Character and Fitness violate petitioner’s constitutional right to due process?

3. Did the Committee on…