Timmy J. Brown HTV Conviction Discipline Agreement Approved
Summary
The Indiana Supreme Court approved a disciplinary agreement for attorney Timmy J. Brown following his guilty plea to operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator (HTV), a level 6 felony. The Court ordered a 30-day suspension effective February 10, 2026, with automatic reinstatement, for violations of Indiana Professional Conduct Rules 8.4(b) and 8.4(d). Respondent must also pay $263.60 in costs.
What changed
The Indiana Supreme Court approved a conditional discipline agreement for attorney Timmy J. Brown, imposing a 30-day suspension effective February 10, 2026, for his felony HTV conviction. The Court found violations of Professional Conduct Rules 8.4(b) (criminal act reflecting adversely on fitness as a lawyer) and 8.4(d) (conduct prejudicial to administration of justice). Costs of $263.60 are assessed against Respondent.
Attorneys in Indiana should note this enforcement action demonstrates continued scrutiny of criminal conduct even when charges are later reduced to misdemeanors. The automatic reinstatement provision means this attorney will return to practice after serving the suspension period, though he remains subject to existing JLAP monitoring from prior discipline. The discipline relates back to the interim suspension date.
What to do next
- Serve 30-day suspension effective February 10, 2026
- Pay $263.60 in costs ($13.60 to Commission, $250 to Clerk)
- Automatic reinstatement follows suspension period
Penalties
$263.60 in costs ($13.60 investigative reimbursement + $250 court costs)
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Published Order Approving Statement of Circumstances and Conditional Agreement for Discipline
Pursuant to Indiana Admission and Discipline Rule 23(12.1)(b), the Indiana Supreme Court Disciplinary Commission and Respondent have submitted for approval a "Statement of Circumstances and Conditional Agreement for Discipline" stipulating agreed facts and proposed discipline as summarized below. Stipulated Facts: On July 18, 2025, Respondent pled guilty to operating a vehicle as a habitual traffic violator (HTV), a level 6 felony. Respondent's conviction was later converted to a class A misdemeanor after he successfully completed his criminal probation. Respondent also has prior discipline arising from the same convictions that led to his HTV status. See Matter of Brown, 177 N.E.3d 1198 (Ind. 2022). Respondent remains on disciplinary probation and subject to monitoring by the Indiana Judges and Lawyers Assistance Program (JLAP) pursuant to his agreed discipline in that case. As a result of his conviction of a crime punishable as a felony, Respondent has been under an order of interim suspension in the instant matter since February 10, 2026. Matter of Brown, 273 N.E.3d 833 (Ind. 2026). Violations: The parties agree that Respondent violated these Indiana Professional Conduct Rules prohibiting the following misconduct: 8.4(b): Committing a criminal act that reflects adversely on Respondent's trustworthiness or fitness as a lawyer. 8.4(d): Engaging in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice. Discipline: The parties propose the appropriate discipline is a 30-day suspension with automatic reinstatement. The Court, having considered the submission of the parties, now approves the agreed discipline as well as Respondent's unopposed request for that discipline to relate back to the date of interim suspension. Accordingly, for Respondent's professional misconduct, the Court suspends Respondent from the practice of law for a period of 30 days, effective February 10, 2026. The practical effect of this sanction is that Respondent shall be reinstated from his interim suspension and placed back on probation as of the date of this order. The costs of this proceeding are assessed against Respondent. Pursuant to the parties' stipulation, the Court hereby orders Respondent to pay $263.60 by check made payable and FILED In the Indiana Supreme Court In the Matter of: Timmy J. Brown, Supreme Court Case No.
CLERK26S-DI-3 Respondent Indiana Supreme CourtCourt of Appeals and Tax CourtApr 09 2026, 1:21 pm
transmitted to the Clerk of the Indiana Supreme Court. Upon receipt, the Clerk is directed to disburse those funds as follows: (1) $13.60, payable to the Commission as reimbursement for investigative expenses incurred; and (2) $250.00, payable to the Clerk for court costs.
4/9/2026Done at Indianapolis, Indiana, on ___________ .
Loretta H. Rush Chief Justice of Indiana All Justices concur.
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