Legal & Judicial Ethics, 2019 Bar — Question A.9

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Mr. O was disbarred from the practice of law in 2009 for gross immorality. Ten (10) years later, at age 58, he asked for judicial clemency and filed a petition for his reinstatement in the Roll of Attorneys. Mr. O had asked forgiveness from his children and maintained a cordial relationship with his complainant wife. He also submitted a certification from the parish priest and members of the Integrated Bar of the Philippines chapter to which he belongs of his civic mindedness and good moral character. Based on the guidelines for the reinstatement of a disbarred lawyer, may Mr. O be reinstated as a member of the Bar? Explain.

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