Discipline Notice - Scott D. Gallina

License Number: 20423
Member Name: Scott D. Gallina
Discipline Detail
Action: Resignation in Lieu of Discipline
Effective Date: 4/25/2022
RPC: 8.4 (b) - Criminal Act
8.4 (i) - Moral Turpitude
Discipline Notice: Resignation Form of Scott David Gallina (ELC 9.3(b))
Description: Scott David Gallina (WSBA No.20423, admitted 1991) of Clarkston, resigned in lieu of discipline, effective 4/25/2022. Gallina agrees that he is aware of the alleged misconduct in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct and rather than defend against the allegations, wishes to permanently resign from membership in the Association. The Statement of Alleged Misconduct reflects the following violations of the Rules of Professional Conduct: 8.4(b) (Criminal Act), 8.4(i) (Moral Turpitude, Corruption or Disregard of Rule of Law).
Gallina’s alleged misconduct, as stated in disciplinary counsel’s Statement of Alleged Misconduct, related to his actions involving court staff while serving as a judge in Asotin County Superior Court. Gallina’s alleged misconduct involves committing the crimes of Assault in the Third Degree with sexual motivation, and/or Assault in the Fourth Degree with sexual motivation.
Francesca D'Angelo acted as disciplinary counsel. Scott David Gallina represented himself. The online version of Washington State Bar News contains a link to the following document: Resignation Form of Scott David Gallina (ELC 9.3(b)).


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