Legal Opinion
In Re Disciplinary Action Against Farley
Supreme Court of Minnesota
Decided August 13, 2009No. A08-1178PublishedCited by 15 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
OPINION
2Per curiam
In February 2008, respondent Patrick J. Farley was convicted of one felony count of criminal solicitation of a minor over the internet. Subsequently, a petition for attorney disciplinary action against Farley was filed, and the case was assigned to a retired district court judge to act as referee. Following a hearing, the referee concluded that Farley violated Minnesota Rule of Professional Conduct 8.4(b). The referee recommended a six-month suspension. We affirm the finding of misconduct and suspend Farley indefinitely with no right to petition for reinstatement for a minimum of one…
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