Domestic Violence Conviction Leads To Interim Suspension

The Arizona Presiding Disciplinary Judge has ordered the interim suspension of an attorney convicted of felony domestic violence.

The web page of the State Bar reports

The Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court issued an order placing Thomas A. Germuska on interim suspension.

On March 29, 2017, Thomas A. Germuska was convicted by a jury in Maricopa County Superior Court of a Class Four Felony Domestic Violence, and a Class One Misdemeanor Assault, Domestic Violence committed on June 26, 2016.

As provided for Arizona Supreme Court Rule 61(d), the interim suspension shall remain in effect until final disposition of all pending disciplinary proceedings against Germuska.

Thomas A. Germuska was ordered to notify current clients of his interim suspension and shall not accept new clients. He was also ordered to attend a telephonic status review on Dec. 12, 2017 at 9:30 a.m.

Germuska’s interim suspension was effective June 13, 2017.

Such orders typically remain in place until disciplinary proceedings are completed or the conviction is vacated or overturned. (Mike Frisch)