Recent Public Discipline Cases
The rules for discipline of Idaho lawyers are established by the Idaho Supreme Court, through Section V of the Idaho Bar Commission Rules. IBCR 521 provides for two types of disciplinary sanctions: private discipline (for less-serious violations) and public discipline (for more serious violations). Only public discipline sanctions are announced publicly.
The following public discipline decisions have been published in the past 30 days. Questions about any public discipline case may be directed to the Bar Counsel's Office at (208) 334-4500.
S. CRISS JAMES
(Notice of Disqualification from the Practice of Law)
Notice is hereby given that effective November 3, 2009, Soda Springs attorney, S. Criss James voluntarily disqualified himself from the practice of law until further notice. A Professional Conduct Board Recommendation that includes a recommended suspension is pending before the Idaho Supreme Court and the time Mr. James spends while disqualified will be credited toward any eventual sanction he may receive in that case.
Inquiries about this matter may be directed to: Bar Counsel, Idaho State Bar, P.O. Box 895, Boise, Idaho 83701, (208) 334-4500.