In re Villanueva

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent Gary S. Villanueva was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on June 18, 1984. Respondent maintains an office for the practice of law within the First Department.

By order and opinion of December 1, 2015, the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit publicly reprimanded respondent based on his defaults in four criminal appeals (633 Fed Appx 1 [2d Cir 2015]).

By notice of petition dated August 8, 2016, the Departmental Disciplinary Committee moves, pursuant to Rules of the Appellate Division, First…