In Re: Dewanna Latasha Stewart

Supreme Court of Louisiana
October 12, 2022
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: DEWANNA LATASHA STEWART
No. 2022-B-01320
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N RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Dewanna L. Stewart -
Applicant Plaintiff; Joint Petition for Consent Discipline;
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October 12, 2022
Joint petition for consent discipline accepted. See per curiam.
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10/12/2022 "See News Release 044 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."

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UPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 202
2-B-1320
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N RE: DEWANNA LATASHA STEWART
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TORNEY DISCIPLINARY PROCEEDINGS
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ER CURIAM
T he Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) commenced an investigation
into allegations that respondent was arrested on a charge of aggravated battery
involving her husband. Following the filing of formal charges, respondent and the
ODC submitted a joint petition for consent discipline in which the parties stipulated
that respondent has violated Rule 8.4(b) of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
Having reviewed the petition,
IT IS ORDERED that the Petition for Consent Discipline be accepted and that
Dewanna Latasha Stewart, Louisiana Bar Roll number 34108, be and she hereby is
suspended from the practice of law for a period of one year, retroactive to April 6,
2022, the date of her interim suspension.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that all costs and expenses in the matter are
assessed against respondent in accordance with Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 10.1,
with legal interest to commence thirty days from the date of finality of this court’s
judgment until paid.
10/12/22