Opinion ID: 2514949
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Heading: DA10144 Complaint of J.L.

Text: On July 24, 2006, the Johnson County District Court appointed Respondent to represent J.L. in an appeal before the Kansas Court of Appeals. On December 8, 2006, the Court of Appeals granted Respondent's fourth motion for an extension of time to file his brief. The court ordered Respondent to file the brief by December 27, 2006. The court made it clear that it would not grant any additional extensions of time and that failure to file a brief would result in dismissal without further notice. Respondent failed to file a brief on behalf of J.L. by December 27, 2006. As a result, on January 16, 2007, the court issued an order and directed that Respondent file a brief by February 6, 2007, or the appeal would be dismissed. Respondent did not file a brief by February 6, 2007. On February 12, 2007, the court issued a second order, removed Respondent as counsel for J.L., and directed the district court to appoint new counsel. The Court of Appeals noted: Mr. Thomas has a history of failing to comply with orders of this court. He has apparently abandoned his representation of his client in this appeal.