"It is our firm belief that Alex Hunter has, over the past two years, engaged in conduct which has violated rules 3.6; 3.8; and 8.4, Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct. It is very likely that Mr. Wise has also violated some or all of these rules. Furthermore, it is our firm belief that other attorneys officially involved in the Ramsey investigation have long known of these substantial violations and may thus be in violation of Rule 8.3. This group of attorneys includes: former Governor Roy Romer, former Attorney General Gale Norton., Mr. Grant and Denver District Attorney Bill Ritter. Certainly these attorneys have had a basis to seriously question Mr. Hunter's fitness as an attorney, not to mention one serving as a public prosecutor. We have become acquainted with these attorneys and doubt that any of them actually approve of the conduct of Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wise. Yet, they have apparently done nothing to satisfy their duty under Rule 8.3. Furthermore, they have allowed the public to perceive that they support Mr. Hunter and his handling of the case.

 

We respectfully request that you immediately cause the Attorney Regulation Committee to commence an investigation of at least Mr. Hunter and Mr. Wise regarding violations of the Colorado Rules of Professional Conduct. Due to the egregious and notorious nature of these violations, we further request that both of these attorneys be immediately suspended from practicing law pending the outcome of the committee's investigation. The public's interest will not be served by allowing them to continue their duties and it is essential to the integrity of the pending Boulder grand jury investigation that Mr. Hunter be removed immediately."