Jacek Stramski |

The saga involving former Leon County Judge Judith Hawkins has not ended following her removal from the bench for, among other things, using her office to run a private business by selling a self-published book and for tampering with and concealing evidence from the Judicial Qualifications Commission during its investigation of her actions.On February 23, the Florida Bar filed a complaint against Judith Hawkins under Rule 3-3.2(b)(6) of the Rules Regulating the Florida Bar, which allows the filing of a complaint against a former judge if the Supreme Court has found a judge guilty of misconduct, the person is removed from the bench, and the facts warrant imposing disciplinary sanctions. The Bar complaint charges that Ms. Hawkins’ actions constituted a lack of candor toward a tribunal, constituted criminal actions, adversely reflected on her ability to practice law, and involved conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.

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Florida Bar Seeks Discipline Against Removed Former County Judge

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