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Francisco vs. Suñega-Lagman

ATTY. PABLO B. FRANCISCO, COMPLAINANT, VS. ATTY. MA. VICTORIA SUÑEGA-LAGMAN, RESPONDENT.

A.C. No. 13035 | 2023-06-27

D E C I S I O N
 
ZALAMEDA, J.:
 
Before Us is a Complaint for disbarment filed by Atty. Pablo B. Francisco (Atty. Francisco) against Atty. Ma. Victoria Suñega-Lagman (Atty. Suñega-Lagman) in relation to the performance of the latter's duties as investigating prosecutor of the Department of Justice (DOJ), Office of the Regional Prosecutor – Region IV.
 
Antecedents

On 19 May 2021, the Court, through the Office of the Bar Confidant, received a Complaint[1] from Atty. Francisco accusing Atty. Suñega-Lagman of violating Canon 6 of the Code of Professional Responsibility (CPR),[2] grave...