Judge Thomas Kraus of Waseca, MN; ethical gremlin

The state of Minnesota presented Thomas J. Kraus with a law license in 1983.

The Minnesota Office of Lawyer Regulation has found Tommy guilty of the following misconduct.

• Engaged in a conflict of interest
• Failed account for use of client funds
• Used improper agreement for an advanced flat fee
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Made return of client’s file contingent on pay of fee
• Authorized legal to assistant to improperly notarize affidavit
• Engaged in conduct involving fraud, deceit, dishonesty or misrepresentation
• Failed to keep client informed of status of legal matter

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the apologists for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Minnesota Supreme Court punished Tommy by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand.

As we speak (ca. November 2016), Tommy practices in Waseca, Minnesota.