Facts: Our client CW, hired firm to assist him in disclosing one recent and one prior criminal conviction to the Board. The firm drafted and submitted a disclosure of the convictions along with several character statements, employment evaluations, probation documentation and other character evidence that showed that CW was apologetic for his failure to disclosure sooner. The firm argued that although CW had made several mistakes in the past, he was still fit to practice.
Outcome: After the self-disclosure was received by the Board, CW’s matter went through the standard process. Based on the self-disclosure and the other character evidence, the Board offered CW a confidential program. This program required CW to sign a Board order. However, the Board order was not public record and was not subject to an open records request. Further, the order was not considered a disciplinary action and therefore CW’s license remained unencumbered. Essentially, after completion of the program, CW’s matter will be dismissed.