Legal Opinion

Score v. People

Supreme Court of Colorado

Decided March 4, 2008No. 07PDJ039Published

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION AND ORDER RE: READMISSION PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 251.29

I.ISSUE

An attorney seeking readmission must prove, among other things, “rehabilitation” by clear and convincing evidence. Rehabilitation is an overwhelming change of character from the conduct that led to disbarment, evidenced by positive and meaningful action. Petitioner provided evidence of a number of activities that demonstrate self-sacrifice and community involvement. She also appeared genuinely remorseful while accepting responsibility for the results of her past misconduct. Has Petitioner demonstrated clear and convincing…

2Cases cited11 opinions

  1. In Re RooseSupreme Court of Colorado · 2003
  2. In Re CasonSupreme Court of Georgia · 1982
  3. Matter of Reinstatement of CantrellSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1989
  4. People v. KleinSupreme Court of Colorado · 1988
  5. Application of SharpeSupreme Court of Oklahoma · 1972

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