May 12, 1999
Inquiry Concerning a Judge: Richard H. Frank
Case Number(s):
92630
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Summary:

Retired Second District Court of Appeal Judge Richard Frank is accused of alleged unethical conduct while serving as an appellate judge. The accusations against Judge Frank arose from circumstances in the divorces of two of his daughters. Judge Frank allegedly made false and misleading statements while testifying before a Florida Bar grievance committee that was investigating the alleged misconduct of one of Judge Frank's sons-in-law. Judge Frank also allegedly acted unethically by failing to disclose that one of his daughters was being represented by an attorney who appeared before Second District panels on which Judge Frank sat. Finally, Judge Frank allegedly used his judicial position in an improper way during the Bar grievance proceeding against his son-in-law, as well as following that proceeding. The Judicial Qualifications Commission asks the Supreme Court to reprimand Judge Frank for his alleged misconduct.