People v. Rhodes

*1179On November 8,2004, a Hearing Board

consisting of

CYNTHIA F. COYELL and HAL B. WARREN, both members of the bar, and WILLIAM R. LUCERO, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (“PDJ”) conducted a hearing pursuant to C.R.C.P. 251.18(d). JAMES S. SUDLER appeared on behalf of the People, and CRAIG L. TRUMAN appeared on behalf of Respondent, BRADLEY S. RHODES,

who was also present. The Hearing Board issues the following opinion:

OPINION AND ORDER IMPOSING SANCTIONS

SANCTION IMPOSED: DISBARMENT

I. ISSUE

In Colorado, disbarment is almost always the appropriate sanction when a lawyer converts client money…