The Louisiana Supreme Court granted reinstatement to an attorney who engaged in misconduct as a judge
Until 2008, petitioner served as a judge of the 25th Judicial District Court for the Parish of Plaquemines. After allegations surfaced that he “double-dipped” on expense reimbursements relating to the 2005, 2006, and 2007 Summer School for Judges in San Destin, Florida, petitioner was indicted on felony criminal charges and subsequently convicted of three counts of unauthorized use of a movable. On October 14, 2009, we placed petitioner on interim suspension based upon his conviction of a serious crime. In re: Roe, 09-2117 (La. 10/14/09), 22 So. 3d 867. On January 6, 2010, petitioner was sentenced to serve six months in jail with three months suspended, followed by eighteen months of active probation. He was also fined $1,500 and ordered to perform 240 hours of community service.
He had consented to disbarment.
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After considering the record in its entirety, we find petitioner has met his burden of proving that he is entitled to be readmitted to the practice of law. Petitioner has demonstrated that he recognizes the wrongfulness and seriousness of the misconduct for which he was disbarred. Petitioner has also shown that he possesses the requisite competence, honesty, and integrity to be readmitted to the practice of law.