Opinion ID: 1193841
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Heading: Attorney's Oath

Text: The conclusion that Huddleston violated his attorney's oath is supported by substantial facts in the record. The oath requires attorneys to abide by the laws of Washington as well as the laws of the United States. APR 5(d)(1). Additionally, by taking the oath, attorneys pledge to abide by the Rules of Professional Conduct. APR 5(d)(3). Violating the attorney's oath subjects an attorney to discipline under RLD 1.1(c). In this case, the hearing examiner concluded that Huddleston violated the Rules of Professional Conduct as well as several criminal statutes. By committing the crimes of theft and wire or mail fraud, Huddleston certainly violated his attorney's oath. We therefore sustain this conclusion. [5]