The People of the State of Colorado v. Stephen C. Baca

Summary

The Hearing Board found that Stephen C. Baca provided incompetent representation in a civil matter and failed to advise an immigration client about the consequences of a guilty plea, while also misrepresenting or failing to correct material facts concerning the client's immigration status. Considering the knowing nature of the misconduct, the resulting harm, and aggravating and mitigating factors, the Board imposed a one-year-and-one-day suspension, with three months served and the remainder stayed during three years of probation. The record contains no separate opinions.