On Thursday, June 5, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court approved the uncontested report of the referee, suspending attorney Gabriel F. V. Warren from practicing law for 60 days. The suspension, effective immediately due to Warren’s prior suspension, stems from a disciplinary case initiated by The Florida Bar.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Gabriel F. V. Warren,” with case number SC2024-1206.
The disciplinary action follows Warren’s no-contest plea on June 20, 2024, to a single charge of unlawful use of a two-way communication device to facilitate a felony, filed in the Second Judicial Circuit, case number 24-CF-710. The court withheld adjudication of guilt, sentencing Warren to 15 days in jail with credit for two days served, 48 months of probation, and a no-contact order with the victim. No restitution was ordered as the 60-day period reserved for determining restitution expired. On October 25, 2024, Warren’s probation was converted to administrative non-reporting status after an unopposed motion.
The Florida Bar filed a Notice of Determination or Judgment of Guilt on August 19, 2024, alleging a violation of Rule 4-8.4(b), which prohibits lawyers from committing criminal acts reflecting adversely on their honesty, trustworthiness, or fitness to practice law. The Supreme Court suspended Warren on the same date. Referee Fred Koberlein, Jr., appointed by the Chief Judge of the Third Judicial Circuit, conducted a sanction hearing on February 13, 2025.
During the hearing, The Florida Bar presented evidence, including the criminal information, plea, and probation modification. Warren testified as the sole fact witness and called 13 character witnesses, including attorneys and community members, who attested to his stellar reputation and ethical character. No aggravating factors were found, but mitigating factors included Warren’s lack of prior disciplinary record, full disclosure to The Florida Bar, and expressed remorse. The referee noted the criminal charge was unrelated to Warren’s legal practice and did not reflect on his honesty or trustworthiness as an attorney.
The referee recommended a 60-day suspension, non-retroactive to the initial felony suspension, and compliance with rules governing suspended attorneys, such as removing indicia of attorney status from professional materials.
The Supreme Court’s suspension order requires Warren to comply with all terms outlined in the referee’s report.
According to Avvo, Mr. Warren is a lawyer in Tallahassee, Florida. He acquired his law license in Florida in 2010.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
