Maintaining the highest standards of professional and personal conduct is a requirement for all members of the legal profession. When an attorney faces challenges that impact their fitness to practice or their compliance with Bar programs, the Florida Supreme Court takes corrective action. For Florida-licensed attorney Cristina Bosmenier (Florida Bar No. 1001887), a series of past personal and professional hurdles has resulted in a recent disciplinary suspension.
Effective September 6, 2025, the Florida Supreme Court issued an order (Case No. SC2025-0244) suspending Bosmenier from the practice of law for 30 days.
The Core Misconduct: DUI Offenses and Program Non-Compliance
The disciplinary action stems from events occurring early in Bosmenier’s career and her subsequent struggle to complete mandatory professional enhancement programs. According to Florida Bar disciplinary reports, the primary findings included:
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Past DUI Convictions: Between October 2017 and February 2018, shortly after being admitted to the Bar, Bosmenier was arrested for two DUI offenses. She was adjudicated guilty and successfully completed 12 months of criminal probation.
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Failure to Complete Diversionary Programs: Following her DUI cases, the Florida Bar recommended her for a Practice and Professional Enhancement Program and Florida Lawyer’s Assistance (FLA). Bosmenier failed to complete these programs, citing a move to California and significant family hardships as mitigating factors.
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Professional Competence Issues: A 2019 allegation involved a lack of competence and failure to communicate during the termination of an attorney-client relationship.
Mitigation and Rehabilitation Efforts
Despite the suspension, the Florida Supreme Court noted significant mitigating factors in Bosmenier’s favor. The Conditional Guilty Plea acknowledged that her personal and professional circumstances have evolved considerably since the initial infractions:
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Sobriety and Counseling: Bosmenier provided evidence of five years of sobriety, regular attendance at Alcoholics Anonymous, and completion of a 92-day residential treatment program.
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Acceptance of Responsibility: She has accepted full responsibility for her actions and executed a promissory note to repay debts owed to the Florida Lawyer’s Assistance program.
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Cooperation: Throughout the disciplinary proceedings, she provided full and free disclosure to the Bar and cooperated with the investigative process.
Terms of the 30-Day Suspension
As a short-term suspension (under 91 days), this is not considered a “rehabilitative” suspension, meaning Bosmenier is eligible for automatic reinstatement once the period ends and all costs are paid. The terms included:
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Cease Practice: Bosmenier was required to stop practicing law in Florida by September 2025.
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Notification: As required by Rule 3-5.1(h), she had to notify all clients, co-counsel, and opposing counsel of her suspension.
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Financial Costs: She was ordered to pay $1,600.00 in administrative costs to the Florida Bar.
Conclusion: A Path Toward Reinstatement
The 30-day suspension of Cristina Bosmenier serves as both a sanction for past non-compliance and a formal recognition of her ongoing rehabilitation efforts. While she currently resides in San Diego, California, her status with the Florida Bar remains subject to her continued adherence to the Court’s orders. For clients and peers, this case highlights the Bar’s commitment to balancing accountability with a path for attorneys to rectify past mistakes.