Discipline Notice - Queta Romero

License Number: 38986
Member Name: Queta Romero
Discipline Detail
Action: Suspension
Effective Date: 8/17/2021
RPC: 1.16 - Declining or Terminating Representation
1.3 - Diligence
1.4 - Communication
Discipline Notice: Order Approving Stipulation
Stipulation
Washington Supreme Court Order
Description: Queta Romero (WSBA No. 38986, admitted 2007) of Bellevue, was suspended for 30 days, effective 8/17/2021, by order of the Washington Supreme Court. Romero’s conduct violated the following Rules of Professional Conduct: 1.3 (Diligence), 1.4 (Communication), 1.16 (Declining or Terminating Representation).

In relation to her handling of a client’s immigration matter, Romero stipulated to suspension for: 1) failing to timely file client’s I-485 application; 2) failing to communicate with client regarding the status of the case, failing to inform client that Romero had not timely filed the I-485 application, and failing to promptly inform client that the I-485 application had been denied; and 3) failing to promptly provide client’s file to client’s new counsel upon termination of the representation.

Debra Slater and Henry Cruz acted as disciplinary counsel. Anne I. Seidel represented Respondent. Scott Martin Ellerby was the hearing officer. Edward F. Shea, Jr. was the settlement hearing officer. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains links to the following documents: Disciplinary Board Order Approving Stipulation; Stipulation to Suspension; and Washington Supreme Court Order.


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