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Reprimand for Unauthorized Legal Aid by Belle Concepcion is a document available to read on EtoBox.

This document summarizes an administrative case against Atty. Misael Ladaga, a Branch Clerk of Court, for appearing as pro bono counsel for his cousin in a criminal case without prior authorization. The Executive Judge investigating the case found that Atty. Ladaga appeared as counsel while on approved leave, his presiding judge was aware of the case, and he represented his cousin for free due to her lack of resources. While his actions violated rules requiring authorization, it was an isolated incident and

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Belle Concepcion

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