Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

1 May 2018

Supreme Court of Missouri Case No. SC96987
In re: Sherri L. Edwards, MBE # 48673


The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Sherri L. Edwards, is guilty of professional misconduct; and

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed with said information, pursuant to Rule 5.13, a notice of default, notifying the Court that Respondent, Sherri L. Edwards, failed to timely file an answer or other response within the time required although Respondent was properly served;

Therefore, pursuant to Rule 5.13, Respondent is in default.

Further, the Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed a recommendation for discipline and suggestions in support thereof; and

Respondent having failed to respond to the same; and

It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined due to violations of Rules 4-1.3 and 4-1.4 of the Rules of Professional Conduct;

Now, therefore, it is ordered by this Court that the said Sherri L. Edwards is hereby suspended indefinitely from the practice of law in this state and that no petition for reinstatement will be entertained for a period of one year from the date of this order.

It is further ordered that the said Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.

Costs taxed to Respondent.

Note: To view any specific rule provisions cited in this order, please visit the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 4 and Rule 5. Please be aware the versions of the rules available online are those currently in effect and may have changed since this order issued.