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Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Outside Wedlock
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Public Trust: Dismissal for Gross Immorality in the Judiciary
A judge's extramarital affair led to dismissal from service and suspension from law practice, reaffirming strict ethical standards for the bench.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Extramarital Affair, Suspends Him From Law Practice
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and suspended him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Outside Marriage
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, imposing a three-year suspension from law practice.
Ethical Standards for Judges and Lawyers: Dismissal and Suspension for Gross Immorality
Supreme Court dismisses judge and suspends him from law practice for extramarital affair, reaffirming strict ethical standards for the judiciary and bar.
Can a Filipino Lawyer Who Became a Foreign Citizen Still Practice Law? The Dacanay Ruling
The Supreme Court explains when a lawyer who lost Philippine citizenship may resume law practice under RA 9225.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality, Suspends Him From Law Practice
A judge's extramarital affair leads to dismissal from service and three-year suspension from law practice, reaffirming strict ethical standards.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Ethical Standards in the Judiciary
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for an extramarital affair and suspends him from law practice, reaffirming strict ethical standards for the judiciary.
Judge Dismissed for Extramarital Affair: High Court Reinforces Judicial Morality Standards
Supreme Court dismisses judge for gross immorality over extramarital affair and child, suspends him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair and Child
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Warrant Removal from the Bench
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality after he admitted to an extramarital affair and fathering a child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Warrant Removal from the Bench
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality after he had an extramarital affair and fathered a child, and suspended him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Bar Judicial Office
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, and suspends him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended from Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair and child born outside marriage.
Judge Dismissed and Lawyer Suspended for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality arising from an extramarital affair and child born out of wedlock.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended from Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, imposing a three-year suspension from law practice.
Ethical Standards in the Legal Profession: Non-Disclosure and Misrepresentation Consequences
A judge's extramarital affair and child led to dismissal and suspension from law practice, underscoring ethical accountability.
Judge Dismissed for Gross Immorality: Extramarital Affair and Child Barred from Bench
Supreme Court dismisses a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, suspending him from law practice for three years.
Upholding Judicial Integrity: Gross Immorality and the Burden of Proof in Administrative Cases
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality and suspended him from law practice, clarifying evidentiary standards in administrative cases.
Summary Procedure Deadlines Binding on Judges; Self-Representation Not Law Practice
Court rules on judge's delay in ejectment case and clerk of court's right to self-representation versus appearing for co-plaintiff.
Judge Dismissed and Suspended From Law Practice for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair
Supreme Court dismisses a judge and suspends him from law practice for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child born outside marriage.
Supreme Court Dismisses Judge for Gross Immorality in Extramarital Affair Case
The Supreme Court dismissed a judge for gross immorality over an extramarital affair and child, while suspending him from law practice for three years.