Back to question index 17. Can a lawyer simply resign from the Bar when there are disciplinary proceedings pending against him or her?
• Yes. The Utah Supreme Court and the Bar continue to have disciplinary jurisdiction over any formerly admitted lawyer with respect to acts committed while admitted to practice in Utah. A lawyer may resign from the Bar, prior to the adjudication of a pending complaint, with the consent of the Supreme Court. • The lawyer submits a Petition for Resignation with Discipline Pending, to which the Bar may object or consent. If the Bar objects, the matter is set for a hearing in district court. If the Bar consents, the Supreme Court shall review the petition and enter an appropriate order.
Related Questions
- Back to question index 12. Can the disciplinary proceedings be held in abeyance (temporarily put on hold) if a lawyer is involved in pending criminal or civil litigation?
- Back to question index 17. Can a lawyer simply resign from the Bar when there are disciplinary proceedings pending against him or her?
- Back to question index 30. What if the Bar opposes a lawyer’s petition?
