Professional Responsibility — revocation

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Wisconsin Supreme Court

Civil

Professional Responsibility — revocation

Where attorney Joseph M. Engl was convicted of two sex crimes involving minors, revocation is appropriate.

“Having considered this matter, we approve the stipulation and adopt the stipulated facts and legal conclusions of professional misconduct. Given the seriousness of the felony criminal convictions that underlie Count One of the OLR’s complaint in this matter and the fact that Attorney Engl was previously disciplined for a similar criminal conviction, we agree that the revocation of his license to practice law in this state is an appropriate level of discipline. Because K.W. and R.W. ultimately received a full refund of their advance fees, we do not impose any restitution. Finally, because Attorney Engl entered into a comprehensive stipulation under SCR 22.12, thereby obviating the need for the appointment of a referee and a full disciplinary proceeding, we do not impose costs in this matter.”

2013AP314-D OLR v. Engl 

Per Curiam.

Attorneys: For Complainant: Weigel, William J., Madison; Bedker, William F., Watertown; For Respondent: Engl, Joseph M., Sheboygan