Document Type
Article
Publication Date
1998
Abstract
This article explores the complex and often opaque process of judicial and attorney discipline, focusing on the path from initial grievance to final sanction. It critically examines how complaints are evaluated, how disciplinary bodies function, and the burdens placed on both the complainant and the accused within this system. The author discusses procedural hurdles, evidentiary standards, and the discretionary nature of disciplinary outcomes, highlighting how these factors can lead to inconsistencies and perceived injustices. The article emphasizes the emotional, professional, and reputational toll on individuals involved and underscores the need for transparency, fairness, and support structures within the disciplinary process. Ultimately, it calls for reforms to better balance the integrity of the legal profession with the rights of those subject to disciplinary actions.
Publication Title
University Of Dayton Law Review
Volume
23
First Page
304
Recommended Citation
Sahl, John P., "From Grievance and Complaint to Sanction: Understanding & Bearing the Burden" (1998). Akron Law Faculty Publications. 440.
https://ideaexchange.uakron.edu/ua_law_publications/440