VILLA, EDWIN D BASIC LEGAL ETHICS SECTION 1-B

ATTY. NANCY HADAP-VILLANUEVA

DISBARMENT OR SUSPENSION OF ATTORNEYS

Complaint received by The

Supreme Court in writing
under oath

The complaint shall set out

Attach supported distinctly, clearly, and concisely
documents the facts complained of

If No If Yes
Complaint Merit?

Dismissed
Copy of
document sent
to respondent

Respondent
need to answer
within 10 days

If No If Yes
Answer Merit?

Dismissed

Respondent has the opportunity

Full opportunity to Case referred to
to be heard to defend himself defend and If Yes If No sufficient ground
with counsel, if fail to appear, Solicitor General
produce witnesses for investigation
investigation shall proceed ex Submit a report to SC
parte. containing findings of
Sufficient facts and conclusion
ground

File the corresponding

complaint
If the evidence produced before
accompanied with all
the evidence the SG may be considered by SC
in the final decision, if the
Copy sent to respondent respondent had opportunity to
with direction object and cross examine.

Supreme Court need to answer

Set for hearing
within 15 days