Supreme Court of South Carolina
In the Matter of Christopher Michael Ochoa, Respondent.
April 24, 2019426 S.C. 483
Summary
The South Carolina Supreme Court affirmed the disciplinary panel’s recommendation, debarred Christopher Michael Ochoa from practicing law in the state, prohibited any future admission without court order, and ordered payment of costs and restitution for harmed clients. The Court held that his unauthorized practice, false advertising, and misconduct violated multiple Rules of Professional Conduct and that the Court has jurisdiction over unlicensed out‑of‑state lawyers under Rule 418.