Attorney Alexander Jester Suspended for Defiance and Non-Compliance with Bar Rules
The ethical duty of a disciplined attorney does not end with the sanction—it begins with mandatory compliance. Attorney Alexander Scott Jester (State Bar Number 291145),
Attorney Alan Man Removed for Threats, Intimidation, and Attacking a Judge
The license to practice law is an affirmation of character and commitment to supporting the law, not attacking it. La Jolla attorney Alan Man (State
Attorney Edward Barry Reitkopp Summarily Disbarred for Felony Animal Abuse Conviction
The legal license demands integrity not only in the courtroom but in all aspects of life. Attorney Edward Barry Reitkopp (State Bar Number 77871) of
Lionel E. Giron – Suspended California Attorney
Lionel E. Giron, a California attorney admitted to the bar in 1999 and based in Pomona, has faced multiple disciplinary actions throughout his legal career.
Attorney Robert J. Corry Jr. Disbarred for Misappropriation and Criminal Misconduct
Robert J. Corry Jr. (Attorney Registration Number 32705), once a prominent Denver attorney and well-known advocate for marijuana law reform, has been permanently disbarred in
Attorney Nicholas Tepper Permanently Disbarred for Violating Rule 9.20 Compliance
Attorney Nicholas Tepper (State Bar Number 169610) of Laguna Beach, California, has been handed the ultimate professional penalty: permanent disbarment from the practice of law.
Ethical Analysis of Zachary Zurich’s Threatened Bar Complaint Under the Florida Rules of Professional Conduct
Attorney conduct in fee disputes can reveal a great deal about a lawyer’s professionalism and ethical judgment. We will analyze a recent communication attributed to
St. Joseph Probate Judge Jason A. Cichowicz Suspended for Conflicts of Interest
ST. JOSEPH COUNTY, IN – The Honorable Jason A. Cichowicz, Judge of the St. Joseph Probate Court, was suspended without pay for forty-five days by
Attorney Douglas F. Galanter Suspended for Misappropriation and Lying to the Bar
The privilege of practicing law depends on absolute honesty, not only toward clients but also toward the regulatory body itself. Los Angeles attorney Douglas Foster
Attorney Jeffrey Jason Olin Disciplined for Misconduct and Threat of Violence Against Judicial Officer
The duty of an attorney to maintain respect due to courts and judicial officers is absolute, even amidst contentious litigation. Attorney Jeffrey Jason Olin (State
Attorney David Earl Lewis, Sr. Suspended for Mismanagement of Client Funds
The cornerstone of the attorney-client relationship is trust, especially concerning money. West Covina attorney David Earl Lewis, Sr. (State Bar Number 291230), admitted in 2013,
Attorney David Doyle Hammon Permanently Removed for Extensive Client Neglect
David Doyle Hammon (State Bar Number 118218) of Bishop, California, has been permanently disbarred from the practice of law, effective October 3, 2025. His removal
Attorney Oshin Baghram Suspended for Criminal Conviction Involving Moral Turpitude
The privilege of practicing law is conditional upon maintaining honesty, integrity, and adherence to the law—standards that California attorney Oshin Baghram violated, leading to a
Thirty Days Barred: Attorney Neil Babra Suspended for Client Neglect and Diligence Failures
The practice of law demands unwavering commitment to client matters, especially in terms of diligence and file management. Redwood City attorney Neil Babra (State Bar
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