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Problems in Legal Ethics Keyed to Schwartz, 14th Ed.
In re DeBartolo
Citation:
488 N.E.2d 947, 111 Ill.2d 1, 94 Ill.Dec. 700 (1986)Facts
Frederick DeBartolo graduated from John Marshall Law School in 1981 and passed the Illinois bar examination that same year. His application for admission contained several discrepancies, including incorrect information about his high school education (claiming he attended St. Ignatius from 1970-1974 when he actually attended Proviso West from 1971-1975) and omission of multiple residences in Chicago. DeBartolo also admitted to accumulating between 200-400 parking tickets during law school. Additionally, evidence showed that DeBartolo had on at least two occasions falsely represented himself as a police officer—once attempting to borrow a classmate’s badge and gun to make arrests, and another time in a tavern with friends. Despite testimony from relatives, lawyers, and friends attesting to his character, the Committee found these issues raised significant concerns about his stability, integrity, and character.
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