Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board v. Richard S. Kallsen

WATERMAN, Justice.

The Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Board filed a complaint against Richard S. Kallsen arising from his representation of Elvin Farris defending a charge of operating while intoxicated, second offense. Kallsen filed a forged guilty plea with the district court resulting in Farris serving a seven-day jail sentence. The Board alleges Kallsen’s conduct violated four Iowa Rules of Professional Conduct related to attorney-client authority, candor toward a tribunal, and the administration of justice. A division of the Grievance Commission of the Supreme Court of Iowa…