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Some things you should
know:
Each year, the ODC handles hundreds of complaints
regarding lawyer conduct. Only a small percentage of these complaints proceed
to lawyer discipline. Along these lines, it is important to understand that the
ODC has no authority to become involved in your legal dispute or to affect the
outcome of any court matters. We cannot give you legal advice. See
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The Office of Disciplinary Counsel ("ODC") is an Arm of the
Supreme Court of Delaware, which assists the Court in regulating the practice
of law. In this capacity, the ODC is charged with evaluating, investigating,
and, if warranted, prosecuting lawyer misconduct. All complaints regarding a
Delaware lawyer's conduct should be directed to the ODC.
(To obtain a Complaint form, click here).
With respect to lawyers who have been disbarred or suspended, contact can be made with the Receiver appointed by the Court of Chancery. (For Receivers and Other Contacts for Closed Practices, please click here. )
The primary purpose of the ODC is to protect the public from
lawyer misconduct. Delaware lawyers are obligated to conform their conduct to
rules established by the Supreme Court of Delaware, the Delaware
Lawyers' Rules of Professional Conduct. Each complaint filed with the
ODC is reviewed and evaluated to determine whether the lawyer has violated one
or more of these Rules and whether the ODC has enough evidence to prosecute a
disciplinary action against the lawyer. All complaints are confidential as
mandated by the Delaware Lawyers' Rules of Disciplinary
Procedure.
The ODC is also responsible for evaluating complaints
concerning the unauthorized practice of law in Delaware. If warranted, after
evaluation and investigation, the ODC is responsible for prosecuting
individuals who engage in the unauthorized practice of law in this State.
The ODC also evaluates and presents evidence to the
Board of Bar Examiners, regarding the character and fitness of
individuals applying for admission to the Delaware Bar.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel is located at:
Carvel State Office Building
820 North French Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, Delaware 19801-3545
Phone number: (302) 577-7042
Fax
number: (302) 577-7048
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