Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

20 February 2018

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC96943
In re: Michael D. Sanders, MBE # 45608


WHEREAS, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel has filed an information and motion for interim suspension informing the Court that Respondent, Michael D. Sanders, pleaded guilty to one felony count for violation of 18 U.S.C. §371 in United States District Court for the Western District of Missouri, Western Division, in case no. 18-00008-01-CR-W-RK and the Court having considered the said information; and

An order to show cause why Respondent should not be suspended from the practice of law pursuant to Supreme Court Rule 5.21(b) was issued by this Court on February 9, 2018, and Respondent having filed a response to the same;

It is ordered that Respondent, Michael D. Sanders, be and he is hereby suspended from the practice of law pending the final disposition of any disciplinary proceeding based upon such conviction or misconduct that resulted in said conviction.

It is further ordered that Respondent immediately advise this Court when disposition of any appeal shall become final.

It is further ordered that Michael D. Sanders comply in all respect with Rule 5.27-Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

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