Following this conference, the ACJC, in a letter dated January 29, 1991, set forth its findings of fact and conclusions, namely, that the conduct of respondent violated the standards governing judicial conduct and warranted a private reprimand. These referred to respondent's attendance at a social event hosted by a person recently convicted of a crime, and the representation by respondent's law partner of the Edison Chief of Police, a former client of respondent, in a private real estate matter. On November 14, 1990, the ACJC held an informal conference with respondent and his attorney to review the allegations. On October 17, 1990, the ACJC informed respondent that the matter would be discussed by the ACJC in an informal conference. On September 10, 1990, a resident of Edison Township forwarded a letter of complaint to the Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct (ACJC) with regard to several instances of conduct by respondent, Robert Blackman, a judge of the Municipal Court of that community. This is a disciplinary case that involves a judge of the municipal court. Lecky argued the cause for respondent (Stamberger & Lecky, attorneys Jeffrey Zajac, on the brief). Monahan, Jr., Counsel, argued the cause for Advisory Committee on Judicial Conduct. BLACKMAN, JUDGE OF THE EDISON MUNICIPAL COURT.
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