Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC100890

The Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for final order of discipline advising this Court that Respondent, Joseph E. Denigan, has pleaded guilty to two class D felonies for driving while intoxicated under section 577.010, RSMo in State of Missouri vs. Joseph E. Denigan, Case No. 23SL-CR03409-01, St. Louis County. This Court issued a show cause order why Respondent should not be disciplined pursuant to Rule 5.21(g) on December 13, 2024. Respondent filed his response thereto on January 28, 2025.

Having reviewed said information and Respondent’s response to the show cause order, it is now ordered by this Court that Respondent is suspended indefinitely from the practice of law with no leave to file for reinstatement for a period of six months from the date of this order.

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

Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(k) in the amount of $1,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.

Costs taxed to Respondent.