Monroe County

Teh provided text discusses the process by which attorney misconduct complaints are handled in New York’s Fourth Judicial Department,specifically in relation to the Monroe County District Attorney,sandra Doorley. Here’s a breakdown of the key facts:

Attorney Grievance Committees: These committees are authorized to investigate,review,adn prosecute attorney misconduct within the Fourth Judicial Department. Process After CPC Recommendation: Sareer Fazili, a member of the Seventh Judicial District’s attorney grievance committee, explains that after the Commission on Prosecutorial conduct (CPC) makes a recommendation, the grievance committee can review and adopt these findings.
Attorney’s Right to be Heard: The responding attorney is given a chance to be heard again during this review process.
Potential for Further Action: If the grievance committee recommends a punishment beyond what the CPC initially suggested,or if the attorney disagrees with the findings,further “litigation or a hearing” might be necessary.
Possible Outcomes of a Complaint: after reviewing a complaint, a committee can:
Dismiss the complaint.
Admonish the lawyer.
Refer the case to the Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of New York for formal disciplinary proceedings.
Appellate Division’s Role: The Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court ultimately decides on the sanction against an attorney. Timeline: The entire process, from receiving a complaint to a final decision, can take approximately 18 to 24 months.
Range of Discipline: If charges are sustained, the Appellate Division can impose discipline ranging from public censure to disbarment.
Public Record: Any disciplinary action taken against an attorney will be made public.

The text also includes links to related articles about Sandra Doorley, including details about her phone call with a police chief during a traffic stop, prosecutors’ frustrations with the commission investigating her, her real estate transactions, and calls for her resignation.