Indiana Supreme Court Permanently Bans Judge Dale Arnett from Judicial Service
RANDOLPH COUNTY, IN – In a highly consequential ruling, the Indiana Supreme Court has ordered Randolph Superior Court Judge Dale Arnett to resign. It has
Jugjit Singh Johal Permanently Disbarred for Commingling Client Funds
The financial integrity of the attorney-client relationship hinges entirely on the proper management of the Client Trust Account (CTA). Sacramento attorney Jugjit Singh Johal violated
Attorney Aaron Spolin Permanently Disbarred for Exploiting Incarcerated Clients
The power imbalance between an attorney and a client is never starker than when the client is incarcerated and their family is desperate for a
Attorney David George Smith Disbarred for Misappropriation of Client Funds
The most severe professional sanction—permanent disbarment—has been handed down to veteran Oakland attorney David George Smith (State Bar Number 78228). The Supreme Court of California
Todd Stuart Osborne Barred for Client Neglect and Communication Failures
The California State Bar has imposed a significant penalty on Santa Cruz attorney Todd Stuart Osborne, ordering a 90-day actual suspension of his law license,
Attorney David Leon Speckman Disbarred for Misconduct and Conflict of Interest
The ultimate sanction of disbarment has been imposed on California attorney David Leon Speckman for severe and repeated misconduct in the United States Bankruptcy Court.
Gilbert Whitney Leigh Barred from Practice for Failure to Rehabilitate
The legal profession requires attorneys to adhere not only to ethical rules but also to disciplinary orders designed for rehabilitation. Attorney Gilbert Whitney Leigh, a
Resignation Follows Ethics Complaint: Former Judge Matthew J. Elken Disciplined for Misconduct
MINNESOTA, THIRD JUDICIAL DISTRICT – Former District Court Judge Matthew J. Elken, who served in Minnesota’s Third Judicial District, resigned from the bench in April
Permanent Loss: Stephen John Armstrong Disbarred for Moral Turpitude and Client Fund Failures
The California State Bar has delivered the ultimate professional sanction to attorney Stephen John Armstrong, ordering his permanent disbarment effective November 6, 2025. The ruling
Attorney Konrad Kirk Kuenstler Permanently Disbarred for Misappropriation of Client Funds
The ultimate professional sanction—permanent disbarment—has been handed down to California attorney Konrad Kirk Kuenstler. Effective October 24, 2025, the order from the State Bar Court
Attorney Tamara Noel Thomas-Mallery Punished for Pattern of Client Neglect
The practice of law, particularly in sensitive areas like probate and trusts, demands exceptional competence and communication. Attorney Tamara Noel Thomas-Mallery, admitted to the California
Attorney Henry Paul Noto Suspended for DUI Causing Injury and Moral Turpitude
The practice of law demands personal integrity and adherence to the law, a standard tragically violated by California attorney Henry Paul Noto. Noto received a
Attorney Joseph Richard Manning Jr. Suspended for Misleading Billing Practices
In the legal world, honesty is not just an ideal; it’s a mandatory professional standard, especially when dealing with the court’s time and money. The
90-Day Suspension: Todd Michael Abbott Barred for Gross Mismanagement of Client Funds
The cornerstone of legal practice rests on an attorney’s absolute duty to safeguard client property. When that duty is breached—even through gross negligence rather than
Attorney Sean Raymond Campbell-Champion Suspended and Reinstated Amidst Fraud Claims
Recent administrative troubles and serious underlying civil claims have marked the career of Georgia attorney Sean Raymond Campbell-Champion. In a quick turn of events in
Attorney Patrick Bryant Hawley Suspended After Pleading Guilty to Sexually Exploiting a Minor
he legal careers of attorneys licensed in Tennessee and Georgia, including Patrick Bryant Hawley, ended abruptly following his federal felony conviction. Once practicing business law
The Ethical Decision: Why Judge Shakura Ingram Stepped Down from the Young Thug RICO Trial
FULTON COUNTY, GA – The highly contentious Young Thug/YSL RICO trial in Fulton County, Georgia, continues to make headlines, not just for the defendants, but
The Fall of Judge Christina Peterson: Removed From Bench for ‘Flagrant Disregard for the Law’
DOUGLAS COUNTY, GA – Douglas County Probate Court Judge Christina Peterson was swiftly removed from office by the Georgia Supreme Court in June 2024, following
Georgia Chief Judge Robert Reeves Disciplined for Sexually Biased Comments and Misuse of Office
MIDDLE JUDICIAL CIRCUIT, GA – Chief Superior Court Judge Robert Reeves of Georgia’s Middle Judicial Circuit received significant discipline in 2024 from the Georgia Supreme
Client Neglect and Fees: Attorney Emily Roberts Yost Barred from Practice in Georgia
The failure to maintain basic professional duties—diligence, communication, and financial compliance—carries serious consequences for licensed attorneys. For Georgia attorney Emily Roberts Yost, a history of
One-Year Suspension for Attorney Nathaniel Watson Cochran After Client Abandonment
The Supreme Court of Georgia has issued a decisive ruling against attorney Nathaniel Watson Cochran, imposing a one-year suspension from the practice of law. The
Abandoning Vulnerable Clients: Attorney Deborah Lynn Haklin Disbarred Over Adoption Case Neglect
The privilege of practicing law carries a solemn duty to protect the most vulnerable clients, especially in sensitive matters like child adoption. In a stark
Disbarred and Convicted: The Utter Financial Ruin of Attorney Sanjay Patel
The legal career of Georgia attorney Sanjay Patel has ended in complete professional ruin, marked by a rare convergence of severe professional discipline and federal
Charles M. Dalziel Jr. Barred for Threatening Client and Mismanaging Funds
The duty of an attorney extends far beyond competence; it demands accountability and professional composure. The Supreme Court of Georgia delivered a stern ruling against