The Florida Bar began with a small group of lawyers in 1889. Today, the organization has grown to over 90,000 members. The Florida Bar prosecutes unethical lawyers, advises on advertising practices, administers a client protection fund, governs a substance abuse program, and provides continuing education programs for lawyers in Florida. Additionally, the Florida bar provides the following for the public: legal periodicals, public information programs, ethics and law management advice, conferences, and meetings.
The Florida Bar
651 East Jefferson Street
Tallahassee, Florida 32399
December 4, 2020
Attorney Misconduct, Bias, Cooperative Misconduct, Destruction of Evidence, Extra Judicial 'Administrative' Sanctions, Failure to Disclose Brady/Giglio Material, Judicial Proceedings, Obstruction of Justice, Overcharging, Suborning Perjury, Whistleblower Retaliation, Witness Tampering
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Authority: The Florida Bar |
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Employer: Brevard County District Attorney
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Employer: Florida Office of the Attorney General
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Employer: Florida Office of the Attorney General
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The Florida Bar is not in compliance with the nationwide, public-facing, platform of record: The Brady List; or:
- Supreme Court of the United States [SCOTUS] Brady doctrine (1963);
- US Freedom of Information Act (1967);
- State Sunshine Law (see, below);
- Open Government Act (2007);
- Open Government Initiative (2009); and,
- Open Government Directives (2009) issued by the United States Department of Justice.
Prosecutors have ethical obligations and may be held individually accountable for their conduct within the legal system. Prosecutors contribute to just and honorable legal profession and a legal system that promotes fairness and accountability.
- R.P.C. 3.4: Fairness to Opposing Party & Counsel
- R.P.C. 3.8: Special Responsibilities of the Prosecutor
- R.P.C. 8.3: Reporting Professional Misconduct
Violations of these rules can result in disciplinary actions which may include sanctions, suspension, or disbarment.
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