Polygamist lawyers in Utah face bar investigation
SALT LAKE CITY — Seven Utah lawyers are violating rules of conduct because they are polygamists, according to a new complaint filed with the Utah Bar Association.
The complaint was filed by a woman named Melissa Ellis who used to belong to a northern Utah polygamous group. She believes Utah should take action against polygamists who hold public office or professional licenses, The Salt Lake Tribune reports .
University of Utah of law professor Linda F. Smith said it’s unlikely the complaint will lead to discipline.
“Lawyers have been polygamists in this state for a long time,” Smith said. “This isn’t that new.”