Abigail Askew

DCCA Opinion (February 20, 2020)

Summary: In re Abigail A. Askew. Bar No. 497703. February 20, 2020. The D.C. Court of Appeals suspended Askew for six months, during which time she shall complete a practice management course approved by Disciplinary Counsel, and after which she shall serve a probationary period of one year under the watch of a practice monitor. While appointed to represent a client in an appeal of his felony conviction of a Bail Reform Act violation, Askew failed to communicate with the client, failed to file a brief on the client’s behalf, and failed to otherwise respond to court orders. Rules 1.1(a), 1.1(b), 1.3(a), 1.4(a), 1.4(b), 3.4(c), and 8.4(d).

DCCA Order (August 17, 2017)

Summary: Askew was suspended on an interim basis pursuant to D.C. Bar R. XI, § 9(g), pending final action on the Board on Professional Responsibility’s February 9, 2017, recommendation of a six-month suspension with fitness.

Board Report and Orders (February 9, 2017)

Summary: The Board on Professional Responsibility recommends that the D.C. Court of Appeals suspend Askew for six months with fitness. While appointed to represent a client in an appeal of his felony conviction of a violation of the Bail Reform Act, Askew failed to communicate with the client, failed to file a brief on the client's behalf, and failed to otherwise respond to court orders. Rules 1.1(a), 1.1(b), 1.3(a), 1.4(a), 1.4(b). 3.4(c), and 8.4(d).

Hearing Committee Report (May 10, 2016)

Summary: Not yet available.