Discipline Notice - Christopher J. Dickinson

License Number: 18269
Member Name: Christopher J. Dickinson
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 1/28/2020
RPC: 8.4 - Misconduct
Discipline Notice: Disciplinary Board Conditionally Approving Stipulation
Consent
Stipulation
Washington Supreme Court Order
Description: Christopher John Dickinson (WSBA No. 18269, admitted 1988) of Arlington, WA, was suspended for six months, effective 1/28/2020, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. The lawyer’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4 (Misconduct).

In relation to his conduct involving colleagues while at a work-related conference, Dickinson stipulated to a six-month suspension for the following: 1) committing acts that resulted in his conviction of fourth degree assault, and by committing an unjustified act of assault; 2) making false statements to a sheriff’s deputy; 3) interfering in field sobriety tests administered to his girlfriend; and 4) committing acts that resulted in his conviction for reckless driving.

Marsha Matsumoto acted as disciplinary counsel. Christopher John Dickinson represented himself. Timothy James Parker was the hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Conditionally Approving Stipulation to Suspension; Consent Under ELC 9.1(e)(2); Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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