Opinion
D-103 September Term 2019 084141
05-12-2020
In the MATTER OF Christopher CAMPOS, An Attorney At Law (Attorney No. 008912002)
ORDER
The Disciplinary Review Board having filed with the Court its decision in DRB 19-262, recommending that as a matter of final discipline pursuant to Rule 1:20-13(c), Christopher Campos of Hoboken, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 2003, and who has been temporarily suspended from the practice of law since May 3, 2018, be disbarred based on respondent's conviction after a trial by jury in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York of conspiracy to commit wire and bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § 1349 ; bank fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. § § 2 and 1344 ; and wire fraud, in violation of 18 U.S.C. §§ 2 and 1343, conduct that in New Jersey violates RPC 8.4(b) (commission of a criminal act that reflects adversely on the lawyer's honesty, trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer) and RPC 8.4(c) (conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation);
And Christopher Campos having been ordered to show cause why he should not be disbarred or otherwise disciplined;
And the Court having determined from its review of the matter that a prospective three-year suspension from the practice of law is the appropriate quantum of discipline for respondent's unethical conduct;
And good cause appearing;
It is ORDERED that Christopher Campos be suspended from the practice of law for a period of three years and until the further Order of the Court, effective immediately; and it is further ORDERED that Christopher Campos comply with Rule 1:20-20 dealing with suspended attorneys; and it is further
ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20-20(c), respondent's failure to comply with the Affidavit of Compliance requirement of Rule l:20-20(b)(15) may (1) preclude the Disciplinary Review Board from considering respondent's petition for reinstatement for a period of up to six months from the date respondent files proof of compliance; (2) be found to constitute a violation of RPC 8.1(b) and RPC 8.4(d) ; and (3) provide a basis for an action for contempt pursuant to Rule 1:10-2; and it is further
ORDERED that the entire record of this matter be made a permanent part of respondent's file as an attorney at law of this State; and it is further
ORDERED that respondent reimburse the Disciplinary Oversight Committee for appropriate administrative costs and actual expenses incurred in the prosecution of this matter, as provided in Rule 1:20-17.