In re Watson

OPINION OF THE COURT

Respondent was admitted to the practice of law in the State of New York by the First Judicial Department on March 23, *971987, as Kris Ellen Watson. At all times relevant to these proceedings, respondent maintained an office for the practice of law within the First Judicial Department.

On or about May 18, 2000, respondent was charged in a five-count indictment filed in Supreme Court, Ulster County, with two counts of promoting prison contraband in the first degree, in violation of Penal Law § 205.25; tampering with physical evidence, in violation of Penal Law § 215.40 (2);…