In the Matter of Judge Debra M. Gunkel

Summary

The court approved a stipulated disciplinary resolution concerning Judge Debra M. Gunkel's two DUI incidents, related convictions, and resulting concerns about her ability to perform judicial duties. It accepted her retirement and publicly censured her for violating judicial-conduct requirements concerning public confidence and misuse of judicial office. The court found that the stipulated terms complied with the governing disciplinary rule and were supported by the record.