Appellate Judicial Records

Board of Disciplinary Appeals (BODA)

An independent judicial body of nine attorneys appointed by the Supreme Court of Texas to hear appeals and handle specialized attorney disciplinary matters.

Active Appellate Records

The following case records involve matters currently or recently under review by the Board of Disciplinary Appeals. These records provide transparency into the judicial scrutiny applied to attorney misconduct findings.

BODA RECORD

Skipworth v. Perkins (File #202507150)

Appellate review of the classification dismissal regarding professional misconduct allegations. Appealed Oct 28, 2025.

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Jurisdiction & Authority

The Board of Disciplinary Appeals (BODA) serves as the appellate level for the Texas attorney disciplinary system. Its primary responsibilities include:

  • Appeals from Evidentiary Decisions: Hearing appeals from decisions made by district grievance committees.
  • Compulsory Discipline: Handling cases where an attorney has been convicted of or placed on probation for a "Serious Crime."
  • Reciprocal Discipline: Imposing discipline in Texas when an attorney has been disciplined in another jurisdiction.
  • Transfer of Disability: Determining if an attorney is suffering from a disability that warrants a transfer to disability inactive status.

BODA Process Resources

For more information regarding the specific Internal Procedural Rules of the Board of Disciplinary Appeals, visitors may consult the official BODA handbook or the Texas Rules of Disciplinary Procedure.

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