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1 THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, ON V. Respondent: GOLDA TORRES-HARVEY OR1ER OF COURT Upon consideration of the Report Re: Unauthorized Practice of Law Pursuant to C.R.C.?. 235 & 236, filed in the above cause, and now being sufficiently advised in the premises, IT IS THIS DAY ORDERED that the Recommendations of the Presiding Disciplinary Judge are Approved. Respondent is ENJOINED from the Unauthorized Practice of Law. IT IS FURTHER ORDERED that the Respondent, GOLDA TORRES HARVEY, pay costs of these proceedings in the amount of $91.00 to the office of Attorney Regulation Counsel, th St.,# 200-S Denver, CO, within sixty (60) days from the date of this order. BY THE COURT, DECEMBER 16, Copies mailed via the State s Mail Services Division on co

3 lenience in the above-referenced matter. It is the Respondent s personal decision, and the Respondent affirms there has been no coercion or other No promises have been made concerning future consideration, punishment, or 2. The Respondent enters into this stipulation freely and voluntarily. licensed to practice law in the State of Colorado. presently incarcerated in a federal correctional facility. The Respondent is not was Josephine St., Thornton, Colorado The Respondent is 1. The Respondent, Golda Torres-Harvey s last residential address FINDS and CONCLUDES as follows: After reviewing the Stipulation and the Petition in this matter, the PDJ FINDINGS Hood, III, Respondent s counsel and Golda Torres-Harvey, Respondent to C.R.C.?. 228 et seq. findings of fact and recommendations to the Supreme Court on whether submitted a Stipulation, Agreement and Affidavit Consenting to an Order of Injunction ( Stipulation ) (Exhibit A). The Stipulation makes the following Respondent should be enjoined from the unauthorized practice of law pursuant On October 18, 2004, James C. Coyle, counsel for the People, William W. recommendations to the Court. C.R.C.P. 234(f) to determine the questions of fact and to make Presiding Disciplinary Judge ( PDJ ) to act as hearing master pursuant to On August 31, 2004, the Colorado Supreme Court ( Court ) ordered the PURSUANT TO C.R.C.P. 235 & 236 REPORT RE: UNAUTHROIZED PRACTICE OF LAW GOLDA TORRES-HARVEY. Respondent: THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO, 03SA326 Petitioner: Case Number:

4 4. The Respondent and the petitioner stipulate that the Respondent 5. The Respondent was prosecuted for conduct involving Juan No fine was imposed. 6. Pursuant to C.R.C.P , the Respondent shall pay the costs RECOMMENDATION RECOMMENDS: 1. The Colorado Supreme Court enter an order enjoining the 2. Respondent be ordered to pay the costs in these proceedings 2 law. order enjoining Respondent from the unauthorized practice of in the amount of $91.00 within sixty (60) days of the Court s Respondent from the unauthorized practice of law and, Based upon the PDJ s findings and conclusions, the PDJ and administrative costs in the sum of $91.00 incurred in conjunction with this matter. $580,437.00, with credit given for $248, that had already been seized. assistance to Juan Medrano. The Respondent was sentenced on July 12, the Respondent pled guilty to one count of mail fraud concerning her ordered to pay restitution to Mr. Medrano and others in the amount of Medrano and other individuals in the U.S. District Court. On April 19, 2004, The Respondent was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment, and Respondent was not acting under the direction or supervision of an attorney advice and legal services to Juan Medrano in an immigration matter. The provide such legal advice and legal services. engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Colorado by providing legal when she provided such legal advice and legal services. The Respondent was not otherwise authorized by federal or state statute, rule or regulation to Nonetheless, having full knowledge of the right to such a formal hearing, the required. to prove the charges contained in the petition for injunction. formal hearing, the petitioner would have the burden of proof and would be and cross-examine the witnesses presented by the petitioner. At any such Respondent waives that right.

5 Colorado Supreme Court Hand Delivery Counsel for Respondent William H. Hood, III. Via First Class Mail Attorney Regulation Counsel James C. Coyle Via Hand Delivery Copies to: PRESIDING DISCIPLINARY JUDGE

6 EXHIBIT A presently incarcerated,)fi a federal correctional facility. The respondent is not was Josephine St., Thornton, Colorado The respondent is 1. The respondent, Golda Torres-Harvey s last residential address pursuant to C.R.C.P through her attorney, William W. Hood, III, enter into the following stipulation, submit the same to the Colorado Supreme Court for an order of injunction agreement, and affidavit consenting to an order of injunction ( stipulation ) and Regulation Counsel, and Golda Torres-Harvey, the respondent, and by and On this day of 2004, James C. Coyle, DeputyL AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION STIPULATION, AGREEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT CONSENTING TO Denver, CO Fax Number: ( Attorney for Respondent th Street, Suite 2200 Phone Number: (303) Isaacson, Rosenbaum, Woods & Levy, P.C. William W. Hood, III, #19808 Denver, CO Fax Number: (303) Deputy Regulation Counsel Attorney for Petitioner th Street, Suite 200-South Phone Number: (303) James C. Coyle, #14970 GOLDA TORRES-HARVEY Respondent: A COURT USE ONLY A THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner: Case Number: 03UPL0326

7 2 by the Colorado Supreme Court. with this matter within thirty (30) days alter the acceptance of the stipulation costs and administrative costs in the sum of $91.00 incurred in conjunction 6. Pursuant to C.R.C.P , the respondent agrees to pay the Medrano and other individuals in the U.S. District Court. On April 19, 2004, imposed. the respondent pled guilty to one count of mall fraud concerning her assistance credit given for $248, that had already been seized. No fine was respondent was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment, and ordered to pay restitution to Mr. Medrano and others in the amount of $580,437.00, with to Juan Medrano. The respondent was sentenced on July 12, The 5. The respondent was prosecuted for conduct involving Juan provide such legal advice and legal services. respondent was not acting under the direction or supervision of an attorney not otherwise authorized by federal or state statute, rule or regulation to advice and legal services to Juan Medrano in an immigration matter. The engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Colorado by providing legal when she provided such legal advice and legal services. The respondent was 4. The respondent and the petitioner stipulate that the respondent respondent waives that right. and cross-examine the witnesses presented by the petitioner. At any such required to prove the charges contained in the petition for injunction. have the right to be represented by counsel, present evidence, call witnesses, formal hearing, the petitioner would have the burden of proof and would be Court regarding the unauthorized practice of law. The respondent acknowledges the right to a full and complete evidentiary hearing on the abovereferenced petition for injunction. At any such hearing, the respondent would Nonetheless, having full knowledge of the right to such a formal hearing, the 3. The respondent is familiar with the rules of the Colorado Supreme

8 3 Attorney for Petitioner Attorney for Respondent / Stre t, Suit 00-South Denver Cob ado Telepho e: 03) ext. 328 Denver, Colorado th Street, Suite 2200 Telephone: (303) Levy, P.C. Deputy egu ation Co sel Isaacson, Rosenbaum, Woods & sc o 149 William W. Hood, III, #19808 Notary Public -, tht1 % My commission expires: L?/ 2-/ MyConson Expires 0ec Witness my hand and official seal. by Golda Torres-Harvey, respondent. Subscribed and sworn to before me this day of 2004, COUNTY OF $ STATE OF COLORADO Thornton, Colorado Golda Torres-Harvey Josephine St. l /, //,/ / _ / /4 have read and reviewed the above. attorney, James C. Coyle, acknowledge by signing this document that they above facts. The respondent, her counsel William W. Hood, III, and petitioner s

9 l presently incarcerated ifia federal correctional facility. The respondent is not was Josephine St., Thornton, Colorado The respondent is 1. The respondent, Golda Torres-Harvey s last residential address pursuant to C.R.C.P through her attorney, William W. Hood, III, enter into the following stipulation, J submit the same to the Colorado Supreme Court for an order of injunction Regulation Counsel, and Golda Torres-Harvey, the respondent, and by and agreement, and affidavit consenting to an order of injunction ( stipulation ) and On this day of 2004, James C. Coyle, Deputy STIPULATION, AGREEMENT AND AFFIDAVIT CONSENTING TO th Street, Suite 2200 Denver, CO Fax Number: (303) AN ORDER OF INJUNCTION (-c, Attorney for Respondent Phone Number: (303) Isaacson, Rosenbaum, Woods & Levy, P.C. William W. Hood, III, #19808 Fax Number: (303) th Street, Suite 200-South Denver, CO Attorney for Petitioner Deputy Regulation Counsel Phone Number: (303) James C. Coyle, #14970 GOLDA TORRES-HARVEY Case Number: 03UPL0326 Respondent: A COURT USE ONLY A THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF COLORADO Petitioner:

10 by the Colorado Supreme Court. with this matter within thirty (30) days after the acceptance of the stipulation costs and administrative costs in the sum of $91.00 incurred in conjunction credit given for $248, that had already been seized. No fine was imposed. respondent was sentenced to five (5) years imprisonment, and ordered to pay restitution to Mr. Medrano and others in the amount of $58O437.00, with the respondent pled guilty to one count of mall fraud concerning her assistance Medrano and other individuals in the U.S. District Court. On April 19, 2004, provide such legal advice and legal services. not otherwise authorized by federal or state statute, rule or regulation to respondent was not acting under the direction or supervision of an attorney advice and legal services to Juan Medrano in an immigration matter. The engaged in the unauthorized practice of law in Colorado by providing legal when she provided such legal advice and legal services. The respondent was and cross-examine the witnesses presented by the petitioner. At any such respondent waives that right. have the right to be represented by counsel, present evidence, call witnesses, formal hearing, the petitioner would have the burden of proof and would be Court regarding the unauthorized practice of law. The respondent acknowledges the right to a full and complete evidentiary hearing on the abovereferenced petition for injunction. At any such hearing, the respondent would required to prove the charges contained in the petition for injunction. Nonetheless, having full knowledge of the right to such a formal hearing, the 3. The respondent is familiar with the rules of the Colorado Supreme 4. The respondent and the petitioner stipulate that the respondent 5. The respondent was prosecuted for conduct involving Juan to Juan Medrano. The respondent was sentenced on July 12, The 6. Pursuant to C.R.C.? , the respondent agrees to pay the 7

11 Attorney for Respondent th Street, Suite 2200 Telephone: (303) Denver, Colorado Isaacson, Rosenbaum, Woods & William W. Hood, III, #19808 Notary Public by Golda Torres-Harvey, respondent. Subscribed and sworn to before me this iv day of ss. STATE OF COLORADO COUNTY OF My commission My Commission Expires Dec ext. 328 Levy, P.C. 3 Attorney for 0202 Witness my hand and official seal. Thornton, Colorado Josephine St. have read and reviewed the above. attorney, James C. Coyle, acknowledge by signing this document that they above facts. The respondent, her counsel William W. Hood, III, and petitioner s

ORDER OF COURT. Upon consideration of the Report of Hearing Master Pursuant to C.R.C.P.

ORDER OF COURT. Upon consideration of the Report of Hearing Master Pursuant to C.R.C.P. . Colorado Supreme Court RECEIVED 101 West Colfax Avenue, Suite 800 Denver, CO 80202 SEP 2 8 2012 Original Proceeding in Unauthorized Practice of Law, llupl1l2 Petitioner: The People of the State of Colorado,