Name: Michael F. Moynihan
Title: Judge
Court: Whatcom County Superior Court
County: Whatcom
Discipline: Admonishment
Method of Resolution: Stipulation
Discipline Date: 06/01/1990
Summary: Based upon a stipulation and agreement, the Commission admonished a superior court judge for an ex parte communication with the guardian ad litem for a minor child regarding his approval of a settlement. The Commission found that the conduct was an ethical violation even though the judge thought he was acting in the best interests of the child.
Case Documents Available:
Stipulation, Agreement and Order of Admonishment filed 6/1/1990.
Statement of Charges filed 5/18/1990.