Narrative Opinion Summary
William F. Cheek has been disbarred following a recommendation from the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico. The recommendation, which was subject to oral argument, was presented by Frank Zinn, Assistant Attorney General, representing the Board, and Glenn G. Hilford, representing Cheek. The court, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Sadler, Justice McGhee, Justice Compton, and District Judges Luis E. Armijo and David W. Carmody, approved and confirmed the Board's report in full. Consequently, Cheek's name has been officially removed from the roll of attorneys authorized to practice before the court.
Legal Issues Addressed
Disbarment Proceedings and Recommendationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court reviews and confirms the recommendation from the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar regarding disbarment.
Reasoning: William F. Cheek has been disbarred following a recommendation from the Board of Commissioners of the State Bar of New Mexico.
Judicial Approval of State Bar Recommendationssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: The court confirms the Board's report, leading to the official removal of the attorney from the roll of authorized practitioners.
Reasoning: The court, consisting of Acting Chief Justice Sadler, Justice McGhee, Justice Compton, and District Judges Luis E. Armijo and David W. Carmody, approved and confirmed the Board's report in full.
Removal from Roll of Attorneyssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: As a result of the court's decision, the attorney's name is removed from the list of those authorized to practice law.
Reasoning: Consequently, Cheek's name has been officially removed from the roll of attorneys authorized to practice before the court.
Role of Oral Argument in Disbarment Decisionssubscribe to see similar legal issues
Application: Oral arguments were presented by representatives of both the State Bar Board and the attorney facing disbarment, allowing the court to make an informed decision.
Reasoning: The recommendation, which was subject to oral argument, was presented by Frank Zinn, Assistant Attorney General, representing the Board, and Glenn G. Hilford, representing Cheek.