Opinion ID: 2548391
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 2

Heading: roberts matter

Text: Romero was appointed to represent Keith Roberts in a criminal matter. He met with Roberts's mother and requested payment to properly represent her son. She borrowed funds and paid Romero between $300 and $800. [1] Romero violated RPC 8.4(c) [2] by requesting fees to represent a court appointed client. The Board recommended sanction for this misconduct is a 90-day suspension. Additionally, Romero violated RPC 1.4(b), [3] 7.1, [4] and 8.4(b) [5] by asking for costs and failing to explain that the county is obligated to pay for all costs. The recommended sanction by the Board for this misconduct is also a 90-day suspension.