In the Matter of Ryan Christopher Hengl

On January 31, 2024, the Board of Disciplinary Appeals issued a Judgment of Suspension in the reciprocal discipline case against Yuma, AZ attorney RYAN CHRISTOPHER HENGL [#24125006]. On March 2, 2023, a Final Judgment and Order was issued by Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Supreme Court of Arizona in Case No. PDJ 2023-9014, styled In the Matter of a Member of the State Bar of Arizona, Ryan Christopher Hengl, Bar No. 023931, in which Hengl, by agreement, was suspended from the practice of law for six months and one day. Hengl admitted to violations of Arizona Rule of Professional Conduct 42, Ethics Rules 1.2 (failure to consult with client or abide by client decisions), 1.3 (diligence), 1.4 (communication), 1.5 (unreasonable fees), 1.16 (failure to protect client’s interests upon withdrawal/failure to return unearned fees), 8.4(c) (dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation), and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice). Hengl is suspended from the practice of law for six months and one day, beginning January 31, 2024 and extending through July 31, 2024. BODA Case No. 68638.