In Re Loyd

Introduction

This case arises out of the Judicial Tenure Commission’s filing of Formal Complaint No. 31 against 68th District Judge Lee Vera Loyd. The complaint, as amended, alleged the following misconduct:

1) Misappropriation of client funds.

2) Forgery of her former law associate’s signature on trust account checks in conjunction with the misappropriation.

3) Obstruction of justice.

4) Violation of Canon 5(D) of the Code of Judicial Conduct.

5) Subornation of perjury.

We accept the master’s findings of fact and the commission’s findings as detailed herein, and hold that respondent is hereby…