Attorney John Rhude Jr. of Scottsdale, AZ; moronic slacker

The state of Arizona presented John M. Rhude Jr. with a law license in 2003 after he graduated from Suffolk University School of Law.  

The Arizona State Bar found Johnny guilty of engaging in the following misconduct. 

• Engaged in a pattern of misconduct
• Failed to provide competent representation (moron)
• Failed to act with due diligence (slacker)
• Failed to communicate with client
• Charged and/or collected a clearly excessive fee (crook)
• Failed to appear for two court-scheduled hearings on client’s behalf
• Failed to review court docket upon acceptance of representation
• Failed to obtain written conflict waiver from husband
• Engaged in a conflict of interest
• Engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice
• Failed to safeguard client property
• Failed to take necessary steps to protect client’s interest after being discharged
• Misconduct involved multiple offenses

As a direct consequence of his misconduct, the enablers for Attorney Misfits sitting on the Arizona Supreme Court punished Johnny by gifting him with a complimentary reprimand and assessed costs of the disciplinary proceeding in the amount of $1,200.00.

As we speak (ca. April 2019) Johnny practices in Scottsdale, Arizona.