![]() The case was investigated in-house at the prosecutor's office. "The attorney has a fiduciary responsibility to maintain that client trust account and not make any improper disbursement," Gmoser said. "Lawyers have what are called 'client trust accounts,' and when they are representing in civil cases in which money comes to clients, it passes through the hands of an attorney representing the client going into the trust account for distribution," Gmoser said.Īdams dipped into a trust account for his personal use, he said. Prosecutors say Adams used client money received in a court settlement for personal use. ![]() Adams worked for the Butler County Public Defender's office from May 2011 to January 2023, when he resigned, according to a spokeswoman. In addition to a private practice, Adams served as a Butler County public defender for 12 years.īutler County Prosecutor Michael Gmoser said the indictment involves Adams' private civil practice and not his work on criminal cases. Adams has 20 days to respond to the notice and recommendation or it will go directly to the supreme court.Īdams was admitted to the bar to practice law in Ohio in 1997, according to Ohio Supreme Court records. The board of professional conduct has recommended permanent disbarment. The matter is now before the Board of Professional Conduct for recommendation on disbarment, which requires action by the Ohio Supreme Court. 13, 2020, involving "value of property or services stolen (in the amount of) $7,500 or more and less than $150,000," according to the indictment.Īdams' license to practice law is under default suspension after he failed to respond to a four-part formal disciplinary complaint filed by clients against him last September. The alleged crimes occurred between June 20, 2017, and Oct. Adams is scheduled to be back in court Aug.
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