Opinion ID: 2022204
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Text: Disciplinary proceedings are designed to safeguard the public, maintain the integrity of the profession and protect the administration of justice from reproach. Wonais, 78 Ill.2d at 124, 34 Ill.Dec. 843, 398 N.E.2d 834 (citing In re Saladino, 71 Ill.2d 263, 275, 16 Ill.Dec. 471, 375 N.E.2d 102 (1978), and In re Nowak, 62 Ill.2d 279, 283, 342 N.E.2d 25 (1976)). In the present case, we believe that petitioner has shown by clear and convincing evidence that he is rehabilitated and is once more fit to practice law. Consequently, we adopt the recommendation of the Hearing Board and Review Board that petitioner be reinstated to the practice of law. Petition granted.