In Re Complaint as to the Conduct of Hawkins

The only issue really presented on the record in this matter is whether the accused should be disbarred. We hold that he should be.

Following are the facts that we find on de nouo review of the record pursuant to ORS 9.536(3).

In California in June 1984, a child was born to a 16-year-old unwed mother. The identity of the father was known to the mother.

When the child was about one month old, the mother brought the child to Grants Pass, Oregon, where until October 12, 1984, the mother and child lived with a relative. In that month, the relative sought the professional services of the accused to…