The Colorado Supreme Court has taken the decisive step of officially disbarring Linda Stanley, the former 11th Judicial District Attorney. This action, effective immediately, signifies the court’s judgment on her conduct and professional standing.
A branch of the Colorado Supreme Court has ordered the official removal of 11th Judicial District Attorney Linda Stanley from office. This decision comes as Stanley has been disbarred, rendering her ineligible to continue serving as a district attorney without a valid law license.
In a recent development, a decisive order was issued on Friday, effectively removing her from her position with immediate effect. The order explicitly states that she is prohibited from practicing law or providing any assistance to others in the practice of law within the state of Colorado. Additionally, the order mandates that within 14 days of Friday’s ruling, Stanley must submit an affidavit confirming her adherence to the order.
Stanley lost her law license in September after she was disbarred in a disciplinary hearing held in June. Despite her appeal against the decision, claiming that she required the job to cover the legal expenses and fines resulting from her disbarment.
The Colorado Supreme Court panel has issued an 83-page ruling, permanently barring Stanley from practicing law in the state. Her disbarment comes as a result of numerous ethical violations, with many related to her involvement in the widely publicized Suzanne Morphew murder case.
Last month, Stanley filed a motion requesting the court to postpone her disbarment while she appeals the case. Unfortunately, her request was denied. She had hoped that her disbarment would be stayed until January 14, which coincided with the end of her term. She had previously made a similar plea to the judge, but it was unsuccessful.
Mark Hurlbert and Robert Weiner, two prosecutors who collaborated with Stanley in filing charges against Morphew, addressed a complaint from the Office of Attorney Regulation Counsel last month. The complaint was filed in response to alleged misconduct related to the Morphew case.
Barry Morphew filed a civil lawsuit against Chaffee County, prosecutors, Colorado Bureau of Investigation employees, and FBI employees, seeking $15 million for what he alleged as “malicious prosecution.” However, a U.S. District Court judge dismissed the suit in September.