Opinion ID: 2542809
Heading Depth: 1
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: Prior Discipline and KBA File 19682

Text: Crawford's sole prior discipline is a thirty-day suspension imposed on March 24, 2011 for conduct similar to that involved in this case. The KBA protested Crawford's reinstatement after the thirty-day period had elapsed and he remains suspended at this time. Kentucky Bar Association v. Crawford, 2010-SC-000813 (March 24, 2011). Crawford maintains he was completely unaware of this case and the order of suspension and so unwittingly continued to practice law in violation of the Supreme Court's order. When he became aware of the suspension on April 13, 2011, he immediately ceased practicing law. KBA File 19682 concerns Crawford's alleged violation of SCR 3.130(5.5) (unauthorized practice of law) for continuing to practice law in contravention of the Court's order of suspension. In his motion for consensual discipline, Crawford admits the KBA has probable cause to issue a Charge against him in this file. Upon review of the record and pertinent precedent, and having received no objection from the KBA, this Court finds the proposed consensual discipline to be appropriate and declines further review. SCR 3.480(2). It is hereby ORDERED: ENTERED: April 26, 2012. /s/ John D. Minton Chief Justice. 1. Timothy Crawford, member number 15678, is suspended from the practice of law in this. Commonwealth for sixty-one days. 2. Thirty-one days of Crawford's suspension is probated for two years provided Crawford complies with the following conditions: a. Crawford must not receive any additional disciplinary charges during those two years; and b. Crawford must, at his expense, attend and successfully complete the next KBA Ethics and Professional Enhancement Program (EPEP). Crawford will not apply for CLE credit of any kind for attendance at the EPEP and must furnish a release and waiver to the Office of Bar Counsel to review his records with the CLE Commission for one year from the completion of said EPEP to verify that he has not reported any hours to the CLE Commission based on his EPEP attendance. 3. Pursuant to SCR 3.450, Crawford is directed to pay all costs associated with these disciplinary proceedings, in the amount of $1,736.25, for which execution may issue from this Court upon finality of this Opinion and Order. All sitting. All concur.