Disciplinary Counsel v. Skelton

Summary

The Ohio Supreme Court affirmed the Board of Professional Conduct’s findings that former Judge Richard S. Skelton violated multiple provisions of the Code of Judicial Conduct and the Rules of Professional Conduct, including ex parte communications, improper investigation of facts, manipulation of random case assignment, unlawful judicial release, and failure to self‑report. The Court imposed a one‑year suspension from the practice of law with the first six months stayed on the condition of no further misconduct.