Iowa Supreme Court Board of Professional Ethics & Conduct v. Herrera

CADY, Justice.

The Board of Professional Ethics and Conduct charged Luis Herrera with violating numerous provisions of the Code of Professional Responsibility based on a variety of conduct in the course of the representation of a defendant in a criminal case, and for visiting with a defendant in another criminal case who was represented by counsel. The Grievance Commission found Herrera violated the Code of Professional Responsibility by neglecting a client matter, and dismissed the remaining charges. It recommended Herrera receive a public reprimand.

On our review, we agree Herrera neglected a…