Opinion ID: 1792167
Heading Depth: 3
Heading Rank: 5

Heading: The District Attorney Matter

Text: ¶ 27. Count 11 alleged that the Door County District Attorney filed a grievance relating to several criminal cases that formed a basis for Attorney Scanlan's violation of SCR 22.03(2). The Door County Assistant District Attorney reported to the OLR that several criminal defendants had complained to the district attorney's office about Attorney Scanlan's representation. The OLR wrote four letters of inquiry to Attorney Scanlan, who did not respond. Finally, in April 2002 the OLR sought temporary suspension for non-cooperation and this court issued an order to show cause. Attorney Scanlan failed to respond within the deadline, but did so before the suspension order was issued and as a result his license was not suspended. Attorney Scanlan agreed, and the referee concluded, this conduct violated 22.03(2), requiring full timely disclosure of facts regarding misconduct.