Opinion ID: 2637992
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: sanction imposed: attorney suspended for six (6) months with formal reinstatement proceedings required

Text: A trial was held on April 25, 2000, before the Presiding Disciplinary Judge (PDJ) and two hearing board members, Daniel A. Vigil and Mickey W. Smith both members of the Bar. James C. Coyle, Assistant Attorney Regulation Counsel represented the People of the State of Colorado (the People). Pamela Espinoza (Espinoza), the respondent, did not appear either in person or by counsel. The People's exhibits 1 through 8 were offered and admitted into evidence. The PDJ and Hearing Board considered the People's argument of counsel, the facts established by the admissions of the respondent deemed admitted, [1] the exhibits admitted, and made the following findings of fact which were established by clear and convincing evidence: