Disciplinary Counsel v. Oldfield

{¶ 1} Respondent, Judge Joy Malek Oldfield of Akron, Ohio, Attorney Registration No. 0073065, was admitted to the practice of law in Ohio in November 2000. Judge Oldfield has served on the Akron Municipal Court since January 2012.

{¶ 2} On April 26, 2013, relator, disciplinary counsel, filed a one-count complaint charging Judge Oldfield with violations of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Rules of Professional Conduct. Judge Oldfield answered, denying that she had committed any violations.

{¶ 3} The complaint centers on Judge Oldfield’s conduct from February 5 to February 17, 2012, and…