Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 1.40

As amended through June 11, 2024

Rule 1.40 - Rehabilitation

An applicant may assert rehabilitation by submitting evidence of one or more of the following:

(a) acknowledgement the conduct was wrong and has accepted responsibility for the conduct;

(b) strict compliance with the conditions of any disciplinary, judicial, administrative, or other order, where applicable;

(c) lack of malice toward those whose duty compelled bringing disciplinary, judicial, administrative, or other proceedings against applicant;

(d) full cooperation and candor in the admission process;

(e) a commitment to conform with the standards of good character and fitness for the practice of law;

(f) restitution of funds or property, where applicable;

(g) positive social contributions through employment, community service, or civic service;

(h) engagement with a qualified treatment provider or participation in a generally recognized treatment program that addresses the behavior or conduct that is potentially disqualifying, and compliance with the recommendations of the qualified provider or recognized treatment program.

(i) recent conduct that demonstrates that the applicant meets the essential eligibility requirements for the practice of law and justifies the trust of clients, adversaries, courts, and the public;

(j) other factors that support an assertion of rehabilitation.

Or. State. Bar. R. Regul. and Polic. 1.40

Revised 1/1/2023.