Kan. R. Att'y Discip. Bd. F

As amended through October 30, 2024
Rule F - Reinstatement

(Rule 219 )

1. After receiving notice from the Court directing that a petition for reinstatement be processed, the Disciplinary Administrator shall conduct an investigation into the petition and the petitioner's character and fitness to practice law.
2. After receipt of the Court's notice the Chair shall appoint a hearing panel as directed in Section C. above to hear the reinstatement petition.
3. After the Disciplinary Administrator completes the investigation of petitioner, the matter shall be scheduled for hearing by notice of hearing from the Disciplinary Administrator. The procedures and rules stated in Rule 211 and above in Sections D. and E. apply to reinstatement hearings, unless modified by Rule 219.
4. The Hearing Panel shall consider the following twelve factors in reinstatement cases:
(1) the Petitioner's present moral fitness;
(2) the Petitioner's demonstrated consciousness of the wrongful nature of the conduct and disrepute which the conduct has brought the profession;
(3) the extent of Petitioner's rehabilitation;
(4) the seriousness of the Petitioner's misconduct;
(5) the Petitioner's conduct subsequent to discipline;
(6) the time elapsed since the Court imposed the discipline;
(7) the Petitioner's character, maturity, and experience at the time of the misconduct;
(8) the Petitioner's present competence in legal skills;
(9) the Petitioner's compliance with prior orders of the Court;
(10) the Petitioner's avoidance of the unauthorized practice of law;
(11) the adequacy of the Petitioner's treatment and rehabilitation in regard to any substance abuse, infirmities, or problems; and
(12) the Petitioner's attempts to resolve any other complaints.

Kan. R. Att'y Discip. Bd. F