Legal Opinion
In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Stroh
Washington Supreme Court
Decided May 13, 1982No. C.D. 6869PublishedCited by 29 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtBrachtenbach, C.J.
We have been asked to review the actions of the Disciplinary Board in dismissing a complaint against an attorney who has been convicted of a felony. For the reasons set out below, we conclude that the Disciplinary *291Board erred. Pursuant to our inherent authority to supervise the practice of law, we have reviewed the record and conclude that attorney Hugh Stroh's actions warrant disbarment. We so order.
These facts are undisputed:
On April 30,1979, attorney Hugh W. Stroh was convicted of tampering with a witness in violation of RCW 9A.72-.120(1)(a). Tampering with a witness is a class C felony.…
2Cases cited10 opinions
- In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1974
- Moore v. SmithWashington Supreme Court · 1978
- In Re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against KroghWashington Supreme Court · 1975
- State v. StrohWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- In Re AllenCalifornia Supreme Court · 1959
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3Cited by29 opinions
- Disciplinary Proceeding v. NobleWashington Supreme Court · 1983
- Matter of Disciplinary Proceeding Against CurranWashington Supreme Court · 1990
- In Re NobleWashington Supreme Court · 1983
- Dennis J. Hughes v. Board of Professional Responsibility of the Supreme Court of TennesseeTennessee Supreme Court · 2008
- In Re Disciplinary Proceeding Against HaleyWashington Supreme Court · 2006
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