Alaska Supreme Court

In the Disciplinary Matter Involving Honorable Martin C. Fallon, District Court Judge

March 8, 2024544 P.3d 626

Summary

The Alaska Supreme Court affirmed the Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct’s recommendation and issued a public reprimand to District Court Judge Martin C. Fallon for violating Canon 2A and Canon 3B(8) by failing to dispose of cases promptly and by signing inaccurate pay affidavits, finding clear and convincing evidence of misconduct. The Court applied a de novo review and ABA sanction standards, noting mitigating factors before imposing the reprimand.