Opinion ID: 2599802
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 11

Heading: Weighing the Mitigating and Aggravating Factors

Text: ¶ 26 In determining the sanction to be imposed for attorney misconduct, we utilize the ABA Standards as a basic, but not conclusive guide. Under the Standards, we first determine the presumptive sanction and then whether the sanction should be heightened or reduced after weighing the aggravating and mitigating factors. In re Whitney, 155 Wash.2d at 468, 120 P.3d 550 (citing In re Halverson, 140 Wash.2d at 492-93, 998 P.2d 833). ¶ 27 Here, the Board unanimously concluded that Dornay acted with intent to deceive the court; consequently, it found that ABA Standard 6.11 (disbarment) is the appropriate standard. We hold that ABA Standards 5.11 and 6.11 apply in this case, and we agree with the Board that the presumptive sanction of disbarment is appropriate.