In Re Mears

DISCIPLINARY ACTION

While serving as a judge of the Lake Superior Court, Juvenile Division, the respondent, Darlene W. Mears, improperly used members of her staff to perform personal tasks for her at times when they were being paid by the county. Today we approve a Conditional Agreement for Discipline, pursuant to Ind.Admission and Discipline Rule 23, Section 11, between the respondent and the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission, which will result in respondent’s suspension from the practice of law for ninety (90) days for this professional misconduct. 1

The facts presented by the…