Attorney Grievance Committees is an agency authorized to investigate and prosecute complaints of attorney misconduct within the Fourth Judicial Department in Buffalo, NY. With jurisdiction over approximately 14,588 lawyers in a 22-county geographic area, the agency operates three district offices in Syracuse, Rochester, and Buffalo.
The committees work to maintain the standards of the legal profession by upholding the Rules of Professional Conduct adopted by the Appellate Division of the State Supreme Court. They handle complaints related to unethical conduct, aiming to protect the public and ensure fair resolution between complainants and attorneys, while maintaining confidentiality throughout the process.
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