In re Wahidy

Summary

The Supreme Court of Ohio disapproved Sammy Hickmat Wahidy’s application to register as a candidate for admission to the Ohio bar. The court found that his numerous omissions, false statements, inconsistent explanations, and lack of candor during the admissions process demonstrated that he had not proved the requisite character, fitness, and moral qualifications, and it permanently barred him from reapplying.

Holdings

1. Wahidy failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that he currently possessed the requisite character, fitness, and moral qualifications for admission to practice law in Ohio.
2. The court disapproved Wahidy's pending registration application.
3. Because of Wahidy's complete lack of candor throughout the admissions process, he was permanently precluded from reapplying for the privilege of practicing law in Ohio.

Questions Presented

1. Whether Wahidy proved by clear and convincing evidence that he possessed the requisite character, fitness, and moral qualifications for admission to practice law in Ohio.
2. Whether Wahidy's numerous omissions, inconsistent explanations, and false statements warranted disapproval of his pending registration application.
3. Whether Wahidy should be permitted to reapply for admission after the pending application was disapproved.

Disposition

disapproved