Bar Complaint Against Attorney in Haleigh Case Dismissed, Entire File Released

Bar Complaint Against Attorney in Haleigh Case Dismissed, Entire File Released

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TJ Hart

In a story you heard first on News Talk 97.3 The Sky, the Bar complaint against the former attorney for Haleigh Cumming's biological mother was dismissed by the Florida Bar.

In the complaint, Crystal Sheffield alleged that her pro-bono attorney Kim Picazio violated Rule 4-1.6 by disclosing confidential information concerning her representation of Crystal related to the search and investigation of her missing child, Haleigh Cummings. Crystal also contend that Ms. Picazio did not act with diligence in filing a modification of her child support. Ms. Picazio responded to the allegations in the complaint and rebuttal with specific denials of each allegation and a detailed history of her involvement in the case.

From The Florida Bar:

Initial Complaint
(See attached file: Object_12902BE_0.PDF)

Respondent Ltr - 15 Day Letter
(See attached file: Object_129045A_0.DOC)

Certificate of Disclosure
(See attached file: Object_130874E_0.PDF)

Response to 15 day Letter
(See attached file: Object_130C2E2_0.PDF)

Complainant Ltr - Fwding Copy of
(See attached file: Object_130C332_0.DOC)

Rebuttal of Complainant
(See attached file: Object_13AC536_0.PDF)

Correspondence from Respondent
(See attached file: Object_1429486_0.PDF)

Complainant Ltr - Close All Documents Reviewed No Violations
(See attached file: Complainant Ltr - Close All Documents Reviewed No Violations.doc)

In this 97.3 The Sky exclusive podcast interview from Friday November 13, 2009, attorney Kim Picazio blames a blogger for spreading falsehoods over the internet and worming her way into the confidence of Marie Griffis and Crystal Sheffield.

AUDIO: KIM PICAZIO 16:53 (Please use link above for audio)

Some of the more volatile claims Picazio made in the interview suggested that the blogger-in-question was also involved as a moderator for a Haleigh Cummings forum that was operated by a high risk sex offender.

Picazio did not refer to the blogger by name. Picazio later told The Sky that she advised Crystal Sheffield and Marie Griffis against the now controversial Sam Watkins Concert and wanted Pay-Pal links and wording on the Haleighbug Center website that asked for donations to be removed.

Haleigh Cummings is described as a now 6 year old white female. She is approximately 3'0, 39 lbs, blonde hair & brown eyes. Unknown clothing description.

Haleigh was last seen at her residence in the Hermit's Cove area of Putnam County on February 9, 2009 between the hours of 8-10pm.

A statewide Amber Alert has been issued. An additional $30,000 in rewards have been posted.

If you have any information and wish to remain anonymous, please call Crime Stoppers at 1-888-277-TIPS (8477) or you can Text your tip by Texting “TIP231 plus your message” to CRIMES (274637).