State ex rel. Counsel for Discipline v. Villarreal

I. INTRODUCTION

This matter involves two separate attorney discipline proceedings, cases Nos. S-03-042 and S-03-368, filed against respondent, Rufino J. Villarreal. We consolidate the two cases for purposes of *354this opinion. Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of Nebraska on April 12,1994, and a large percentage of his practice entailed immigration cases.

II. PROCEDURAL HISTORY

1. Case No. S-03-042

On January 14, 2003, the chair of the Committee on Inquiry of the Second Disciplinary District filed an application for temporary suspension against respondent. On January 15,…