In re Valentin

651 A.2d 1028, 139 N.J. 160, 1995 N.J. LEXIS 20

Opinion

ORDER

FRANK VALENTIN of STATEN ISLAND, NEW YORK, who was admitted to the bar of this State in 1988, having pleaded guilty to criminal sale of a controlled dangerous substance in the third degree [New York Penal Law § 220.39(1) ], a felony, and good cause appearing;

It is ORDERED that pursuant to Rule 1:20 — 6(b)(1), FRANK VALENTIN is temporarily suspended from the practice of law pending the final resolution of ethics proceedings against him, effective immediately and until the further order of this Court; and it is further

ORDERED that FRANK VALENTIN be restrained and enjoined from practicing law during the period of his suspension; and it is further

ORDERED that FRANK VALENTIN comply with Administrative Guideline No. 23 of the Office of Attorney Ethics dealing with suspended attorneys.