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Arizona Attorney Disbarment Stems from Criminal Activity
Sedona AZ (October 25, 2018) – The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court has issued an order accepting a consent to disbarment for suspended member Craighton T. Boates of New River, AZ.
The disciplinary action results from criminal activity. Boates entered a guilty plea of Conspiracy to Commit Bank Fraud, a Class D Felony for defrauding the Small Business Administration. Boates...
Scottsdale Attorney Rachel Yosha Suspended
Sedona AZ (March 26, 2018) – Scottsdale attorney Rachel L. Yosha has been suspended for ninety days after threatening to file criminal charges against her client to leverage payment for outstanding legal fees.
Yosha was hired by her client to represent her in a limited scope case. Her client wanted to get custody of her daughter who was taken from her care by the child’s father more than a...
Yuma Attorney Held in Contempt
Sedona AZ (March 14, 2018) – Attorney Robert C. Billar of Yuma has been found to be in contempt and has been placed on interim suspension.
The State Bar alleged that Billar failed to comply with the subpoena issued for his deposition and to produce financial records. He did not file an objection with the Disciplinary Clerk. The Presiding Disciplinary Judge ordered him to appear on March 13,...
Felony Domestic Violence Leads to AZ Attorney Suspension
Sedona AZ (December 28, 2017) – Attorney Thomas A. Germuska of Phoenix has been suspended for one year for violating the Rules of Professional Conduct. He was placed on interim suspension on June 13, 2017.
The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court accepted an agreement for discipline by consent between Germuska and the State Bar of Arizona that resulted in a one-year suspension.
On...
Arizona Attorney Michael R. Golder Disbarred
Sedona AZ (July 27, 2016) – Attorney Michael R. Golder of Tempe, Arizona, was disbarred from the State Bar of Arizona after admitting to allegations of misconduct.
On July 7, 2016, a Supreme Court Hearing Panel heard oral arguments where the State Bar of Arizona requested disbarment for Golder. He had failed to participate in a court-ordered settlement conference and failed to appear for a prehearing...
Chandler Arizona Attorney Disbarred
Phoenix AZ (May 28, 2013) – The Arizona Supreme Court issued an order disbarring Raymond L. Miller of Chandler, Arizona, on April 17, 2013. Miller was disbarred for misappropriating client funds.
Miller acknowledged he would not contest or defend the charges against him, and after considering the consent agreement, the judge issued a final judgment and order, declaring Miller’s disbarment.
The...