Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc
25 May 2023
Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC100034
In re: Roya R. Hough, MBE # 41150
ORDER
The Chief Disciplinary Counsel having filed an information advising this Court of its findings, after investigation, that there is probable cause to believe Respondent, Roya R. Hough, 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 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;
It appearing Respondent is guilty of professional misconduct and should be disciplined due to violations of Rules 4-1.4, 4-1.16(d), 4-8.1(c), and 4-8.4(c) of the Rules of Professional Conduct;
Now, therefore, this Court orders that Respondent, Roya R. Hough, is hereby disbarred, that her right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled and that her name be stricken from the rolls of attorneys in this state.
It is further ordered that Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
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Paul C. Wilson Chief Justice
Paul C. Wilson Chief Justice
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