SettingsDisbarred lawyers
Alan Eagleson
Robert Alan Eagleson (born April 24, 1933) is a disbarred Canadian lawyer, convicted felon in two countries, former politician, hockey agent and promoter.
Robert Alan Eagleson (born April 24, 1933) is a disbarred Canadian lawyer, convicted felon in two countries, former politician, hockey agent and promoter.
Alton H. Maddox, Jr.
Alton H. Maddox, Jr. (b.
Alton H. Maddox, Jr. (b.
Bruce Hyman
Bruce Anthony Hyman is a radio and TV producer and the only barrister in 800 years to be sent to prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Bruce Anthony Hyman is a radio and TV producer and the only barrister in 800 years to be sent to prison for attempting to pervert the course of justice.
Burt Pugach
Burton N. "Burt" Pugach (born April 20, 1927), a New York based lawyer who spent fourteen years in prison for hiring men to throw lye in the face of his former girlfriend and future wife, Lin...
Burton N. "Burt" Pugach (born April 20, 1927), a New York based lawyer who spent fourteen years in prison for hiring men to throw lye in the face of his former girlfriend and future wife, Lin...
C. Vernon Mason
C. Vernon Mason is an African-American lawyer from Tucker, Arkansas.
C. Vernon Mason is an African-American lawyer from Tucker, Arkansas.
Carmen Milano
Carmen Joseph Milano was a disbarred lawyer who eventually became a member of the American Mafia, serving as Underboss of the Los Angeles crime family.
Carmen Joseph Milano was a disbarred lawyer who eventually became a member of the American Mafia, serving as Underboss of the Los Angeles crime family.
Charles Colson
Charles "Chuck" Wendell Colson was a Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973 and later a noted Evangelical Christian leader and cultural commentator.
Charles "Chuck" Wendell Colson was a Special Counsel to President Richard Nixon from 1969 to 1973 and later a noted Evangelical Christian leader and cultural commentator.
Charles P. White
Charles P. "Charlie" White was the 60th Secretary of State of Indiana from 2011 to 2012.
Charles P. "Charlie" White was the 60th Secretary of State of Indiana from 2011 to 2012.
Charles Rust-Tierney
Charles Rust-Tierney, 51, is a former president of the Virginia chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union from 2002 to 2005.
Charles Rust-Tierney, 51, is a former president of the Virginia chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union from 2002 to 2005.
Dan Morales
Daniel C. "Dan" Morales served as the 48th Texas Attorney General from January 15, 1991 through January 13, 1999, during the administrations of Governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush.
Daniel C. "Dan" Morales served as the 48th Texas Attorney General from January 15, 1991 through January 13, 1999, during the administrations of Governors Ann Richards and George W. Bush.
David Durenberger
David Ferdinand Durenberger is an American politician and a former Republican member of the U.S. Senate from Minnesota.
David Ferdinand Durenberger is an American politician and a former Republican member of the U.S. Senate from Minnesota.
David E. Harrison
David Eldridge Harrison (born June 19, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former American politician, lobbyist, and judge who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives an...
David Eldridge Harrison (born June 19, 1933 in Boston, Massachusetts) is a former American politician, lobbyist, and judge who served as a member of the Massachusetts House of Representatives an...
David Hall (Oklahoma governor)
David Hall (born October 20, 1930), U.S. Democratic Party politician, He served as the 20th Governor of Oklahoma from January 11, 1971 to January 13, 1975, after serving as Tulsa County District...
David Hall (born October 20, 1930), U.S. Democratic Party politician, He served as the 20th Governor of Oklahoma from January 11, 1971 to January 13, 1975, after serving as Tulsa County District...
Disbarment
Disbarment is the removal of a lawyer from a bar association or the practice of law, thus revoking his or her law license or admission to practice law.
Disbarment is the removal of a lawyer from a bar association or the practice of law, thus revoking his or her law license or admission to practice law.
Ed Fagan
Edward Davis "Ed" Fagan is a controversial former American reparations lawyer who was punished by the Supreme Court for his conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
Edward Davis "Ed" Fagan is a controversial former American reparations lawyer who was punished by the Supreme Court for his conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit, or misrepresentation.
Ed Karst
Charles Edward "Ed" Karst (ca.
Charles Edward "Ed" Karst (ca.
Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy
Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (2 July 1819 - 16 April 1880), was an Irish barrister and writer.
Edward Vaughan Hyde Kenealy QC (2 July 1819 - 16 April 1880), was an Irish barrister and writer.
Edwin James
Edwin John James QC was an English lawyer who also practised in the U.S., a Member of Parliament and would-be actor.
Edwin John James QC was an English lawyer who also practised in the U.S., a Member of Parliament and would-be actor.
Egil Krogh
Egil “Bud” Krogh, Jr. is an American lawyer who became famous as an official of the Richard Nixon administration, and who was imprisoned for his part in the Watergate scandal.
Egil “Bud” Krogh, Jr. is an American lawyer who became famous as an official of the Richard Nixon administration, and who was imprisoned for his part in the Watergate scandal.
Ernie Preate
Ernest D. Preate, Jr. is a former Pennsylvania Attorney General.
Ernest D. Preate, Jr. is a former Pennsylvania Attorney General.
F. Lee Bailey
Francis Lee Bailey Jr., commonly referred to as F. Lee Bailey, is a former attorney in Massachusetts and Florida.
Francis Lee Bailey Jr., commonly referred to as F. Lee Bailey, is a former attorney in Massachusetts and Florida.
Francis E. Dec
Francis E. Dec was a U.S. lawyer from Hempstead Village, New York, disbarred for fraud in 1959, and later known for the bizarre socio-political tracts of conspiracy theories he mass-mailed to th...
Francis E. Dec was a U.S. lawyer from Hempstead Village, New York, disbarred for fraud in 1959, and later known for the bizarre socio-political tracts of conspiracy theories he mass-mailed to th...
Frank Ballance
Frank W. Ballance, Jr. (born February 15, 1942), American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2004, representing North Carolina's 1st c...
Frank W. Ballance, Jr. (born February 15, 1942), American politician, was a Democratic member of the United States House of Representatives from 2003 to 2004, representing North Carolina's 1st c...
Frank Ragano
Frank Ragano (January 25, 1923 - May 13, 1998) was a self-styled "mob lawyer" from Florida, who made his name representing organized crime figures such as Santo Trafficante, Jr. and Carlos Marce...
Frank Ragano (January 25, 1923 - May 13, 1998) was a self-styled "mob lawyer" from Florida, who made his name representing organized crime figures such as Santo Trafficante, Jr. and Carlos Marce...
Fred Phelps
Fred Waldron Phelps, Sr. is an American pastor heading the Westboro Baptist Church, an independent Baptist church based in Topeka, Kansas.
Fred Waldron Phelps, Sr. is an American pastor heading the Westboro Baptist Church, an independent Baptist church based in Topeka, Kansas.
G. Gordon Liddy
George Gordon Battle Liddy known as G. Gordon Liddy was the chief operative for the White House Plumbers unit that existed from July–September 1971, during Richard Nixon's presidency.
George Gordon Battle Liddy known as G. Gordon Liddy was the chief operative for the White House Plumbers unit that existed from July–September 1971, during Richard Nixon's presidency.
Gene Stipe
Eugene E. "Gene" Stipe is a former American politician from Oklahoma.
Eugene E. "Gene" Stipe is a former American politician from Oklahoma.
Gordon C. Strachan
Gordon Creighton Strachan was an aide to H.R. Haldeman, Chief of Staff for U.S. President Richard Nixon and a figure in the Watergate scandal.
Gordon Creighton Strachan was an aide to H.R. Haldeman, Chief of Staff for U.S. President Richard Nixon and a figure in the Watergate scandal.
Guy Velella
Guy John Velella (September 25, 1944 — January 27, 2011) was a Republican New York State Senator from The Bronx.
Guy John Velella (September 25, 1944 — January 27, 2011) was a Republican New York State Senator from The Bronx.
Harry E. Claiborne
Harry Eugene Claiborne was a United States district court judge who was impeached for tax evasion.
Harry Eugene Claiborne was a United States district court judge who was impeached for tax evasion.
Harry Kopyto
Hersch (Harry) Kopyto (born 1946) is a Canadian paralegal, broadcaster and political activist.
Hersch (Harry) Kopyto (born 1946) is a Canadian paralegal, broadcaster and political activist.
Herbert W. Kalmbach
Herbert W. Kalmbach was the personal attorney to United States President Richard Nixon.
Herbert W. Kalmbach was the personal attorney to United States President Richard Nixon.
J. Proctor Knott
James Proctor Knott was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and served as the 29th Governor of Kentucky from 1883 to 1887.
James Proctor Knott was a U.S. Representative from Kentucky and served as the 29th Governor of Kentucky from 1883 to 1887.
Jack Thompson (activist)
John Bruce "Jack" Thompson (born July 25, 1951) is an American activist and disbarred attorney, based in Coral Gables, Florida.
John Bruce "Jack" Thompson (born July 25, 1951) is an American activist and disbarred attorney, based in Coral Gables, Florida.
James Alexander (lawyer)
James Alexander (c.1691–1756) was a lawyer and statesman in colonial New York.
James Alexander (c.1691–1756) was a lawyer and statesman in colonial New York.
Jim Guy Tucker
James "Jim" Guy Tucker, Jr. (born June 13, 1943) is an Arkansas political figure.
James "Jim" Guy Tucker, Jr. (born June 13, 1943) is an Arkansas political figure.
Jim Shapiro (attorney)
Jim "The Hammer" Shapiro is an American attorney and author who was known in the Rochester and Florida areas (as well as some areas of Canada where the Rochester station WUHF is available on cab...
Jim "The Hammer" Shapiro is an American attorney and author who was known in the Rochester and Florida areas (as well as some areas of Canada where the Rochester station WUHF is available on cab...
Joel Steinberg
Joel Steinberg, a former New York criminal defense attorney, attracted international media attention when he was accused of murder and convicted of manslaughter in the November 1, 1987, death of...
Joel Steinberg, a former New York criminal defense attorney, attracted international media attention when he was accused of murder and convicted of manslaughter in the November 1, 1987, death of...
John Dean
John Wesley Dean III is an American lawyer who served as White House Counsel to United States President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973.
John Wesley Dean III is an American lawyer who served as White House Counsel to United States President Richard Nixon from July 1970 until April 1973.
John Ehrlichman
John Daniel Ehrlichman (March 20, 1925 – February 14, 1999) was counsel and Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs under President Richard Nixon.
John Daniel Ehrlichman (March 20, 1925 – February 14, 1999) was counsel and Assistant to the President for Domestic Affairs under President Richard Nixon.
Kweku Hanson
Kweku Joseph Hanson (born June 21, 1961, Accra, Ghana) graduated with a AB from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME in 1985 and Doctor of Jurisprudence (Juris Doctor, or JD, approximately equivalent ...
Kweku Joseph Hanson (born June 21, 1961, Accra, Ghana) graduated with a AB from Bowdoin College, Brunswick, ME in 1985 and Doctor of Jurisprudence (Juris Doctor, or JD, approximately equivalent ...
Laurence Canter
Laurence A. Canter (b. June 24, 1953) and Martha S. Siegel (April 9, 1948–2000) were partners in a husband-and-wife firm of lawyers who on April 12, 1994 posted the first massive commercia...
Laurence A. Canter (b. June 24, 1953) and Martha S. Siegel (April 9, 1948–2000) were partners in a husband-and-wife firm of lawyers who on April 12, 1994 posted the first massive commercia...
Lynne Stewart
Lynne Irene Stewart is a former attorney who represented controversial, poor, and often unpopular defendants who was convicted on charges of conspiracy and providing material support to terroris...
Lynne Irene Stewart is a former attorney who represented controversial, poor, and often unpopular defendants who was convicted on charges of conspiracy and providing material support to terroris...
Marc Stuart Dreier
Marc Stuart Dreier (born May 12, 1950), formerly an American lawyer from New York City, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on July 13, 2009.
Marc Stuart Dreier (born May 12, 1950), formerly an American lawyer from New York City, was sentenced to 20 years in federal prison on July 13, 2009.
Marvin Mitchelson
Marvin M. Mitchelson (7 May 1928 in Detroit, Michigan - 18 September 2004 in Beverly Hills, California) was an American celebrity lawyer who pioneered the concept of palimony, calling it "marria...
Marvin M. Mitchelson (7 May 1928 in Detroit, Michigan - 18 September 2004 in Beverly Hills, California) was an American celebrity lawyer who pioneered the concept of palimony, calling it "marria...
Melvyn Weiss
Melvyn I. Weiss was an American attorney who co-founded the well-known plaintiff class action law firm Milberg Weiss.
Melvyn I. Weiss was an American attorney who co-founded the well-known plaintiff class action law firm Milberg Weiss.
Michael D. Murphy
Colonel Michael D. Murphy, was a United States Air Force colonel, and was commander of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency.
Colonel Michael D. Murphy, was a United States Air Force colonel, and was commander of the Air Force Legal Operations Agency.
Mike Nifong
Michael Byron "Mike" Nifong is a former North Carolina attorney.
Michael Byron "Mike" Nifong is a former North Carolina attorney.
Mitch Skandalakis
Mitch Skandalakis was a Georgia politician who achieved brief national attention when he upset Martin Luther King III in a 1993 special election for Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commis...
Mitch Skandalakis was a Georgia politician who achieved brief national attention when he upset Martin Luther King III in a 1993 special election for Chairman of the Fulton County Board of Commis...
Noli Eala
Jose Emmanuel M. Eala, better known as Noli Eala, was the sixth commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association from 2003 to 2007.
Jose Emmanuel M. Eala, better known as Noli Eala, was the sixth commissioner of the Philippine Basketball Association from 2003 to 2007.
Paul Ngobeni
Paul Mpande Ngobeni was born in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa on September 1, 1960.
Paul Mpande Ngobeni was born in Lydenburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa on September 1, 1960.
Peter F. Paul
Peter Franklin Paul is a former lawyer and entrepreneur who was convicted for conspiracy and drug dealing, and later for securities fraud in connection with his business dealings with Spider-M...
Peter Franklin Paul is a former lawyer and entrepreneur who was convicted for conspiracy and drug dealing, and later for securities fraud in connection with his business dealings with Spider-M...
Ramsey Muniz
Ramiro Muñiz, known as Ramsey Muñiz (born December 13, 1942), is an incarcerated Hispanic political activist who ran for governor of Texas in 1972 and 1974, each time as the nominee of the...
Ramiro Muñiz, known as Ramsey Muñiz (born December 13, 1942), is an incarcerated Hispanic political activist who ran for governor of Texas in 1972 and 1974, each time as the nominee of the...
Richard Nixon
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.
Richard Milhous Nixon was the 37th President of the United States, serving from 1969 to 1974.
Richard Scruggs
Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs (born May 17, 1946) is an American former A6A naval aviator, a prominent trial lawyer, one of the richest men in Mississippi, and the brother-in-law of former U.S. Se...
Richard F. "Dickie" Scruggs (born May 17, 1946) is an American former A6A naval aviator, a prominent trial lawyer, one of the richest men in Mississippi, and the brother-in-law of former U.S. Se...
Robert B. Anderson
Robert Bernard Anderson (June 4, 1910 – August 14, 1989) was an American administrator and businessman.
Robert Bernard Anderson (June 4, 1910 – August 14, 1989) was an American administrator and businessman.
Robert Clarkson
Robert Barnwell Clarkson was an American tax protester in South Carolina.
Robert Barnwell Clarkson was an American tax protester in South Carolina.
Robert Frederick Collins
Robert Frederick Collins (born 1931) is a former United States federal judge.
Robert Frederick Collins (born 1931) is a former United States federal judge.
Ronald Bodenheimer
Ronald Bodenheimer (1953- ) was a judge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, convicted of various federal charges resulting, in part, from an FBI probe called Operation Wrinkled Robe.
Ronald Bodenheimer (1953- ) was a judge in Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, convicted of various federal charges resulting, in part, from an FBI probe called Operation Wrinkled Robe.
Roy Cohn
Roy Marcus Cohn (February 20, 1927 – August 2, 1986) was an American attorney who became famous during Senator Joseph McCarthy's investigations into Communist activity in the United States durin...
Roy Marcus Cohn (February 20, 1927 – August 2, 1986) was an American attorney who became famous during Senator Joseph McCarthy's investigations into Communist activity in the United States durin...
Samuel Weems
Samuel A. Weems (December 12, 1936 – January 25, 2003) was the writer of the book Armenia: The Secrets of a "Christian" Terrorist State and a disbarred Arkansas lawyer from Hazen, Arkansas.
Samuel A. Weems (December 12, 1936 – January 25, 2003) was the writer of the book Armenia: The Secrets of a "Christian" Terrorist State and a disbarred Arkansas lawyer from Hazen, Arkansas.
Sandy Berger
Samuel Richard "Sandy" Berger (born October 28, 1945) was United States National Security Advisor, under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001.
Samuel Richard "Sandy" Berger (born October 28, 1945) was United States National Security Advisor, under President Bill Clinton from 1997 to 2001.
Scooter Libby
I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby (born August 22, 1950) is a former adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney, later disbarred and convicted of a felony.
I. Lewis "Scooter" Libby (born August 22, 1950) is a former adviser to Vice President Dick Cheney, later disbarred and convicted of a felony.
Scott W. Rothstein
Scott W. Rothstein is a disbarred lawyer and the former managing shareholder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the now-defunct Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler law firm.
Scott W. Rothstein is a disbarred lawyer and the former managing shareholder, chairman, and chief executive officer of the now-defunct Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler law firm.
Shingo Nishimura
Shingo Nishimura is a Japanese politician, an independent and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Shingo Nishimura is a Japanese politician, an independent and a member of the House of Representatives in the Diet (national legislature).
Spiro Agnew
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland.
Spiro Theodore Agnew was the 39th Vice President of the United States, serving under President Richard Nixon, and the 55th Governor of Maryland.
T. Sher Singh
T. Sher Singh was a lawyer who was disbarred in 2007 by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
T. Sher Singh was a lawyer who was disbarred in 2007 by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
Thomas Capano
Thomas J. Capano (born October 11, 1949) is a disbarred American lawyer from Wilmington, Delaware, who was convicted of the 1996 murder of his lover Anne Marie Fahey.
Thomas J. Capano (born October 11, 1949) is a disbarred American lawyer from Wilmington, Delaware, who was convicted of the 1996 murder of his lover Anne Marie Fahey.
Thomas Finneran
Thomas M. Finneran (born January 27, 1950), is a radio talk host and former Massachusetts Democratic politician who served as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from April 199...
Thomas M. Finneran (born January 27, 1950), is a radio talk host and former Massachusetts Democratic politician who served as Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives from April 199...
Thomas J. Capano
Thomas J. Capano (born October 11, 1949) is a disbarred American lawyer from Wilmington, Delaware, who was convicted of the 1996 murder of his lover Anne Marie Fahey.
Thomas J. Capano (born October 11, 1949) is a disbarred American lawyer from Wilmington, Delaware, who was convicted of the 1996 murder of his lover Anne Marie Fahey.
Tommy Burnett
Sam Thomas "Tommy" Burnett (August 1, 1942 – September 17, 2009) was a Tennessee politician who was Majority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives and who served two prison sent...
Sam Thomas "Tommy" Burnett (August 1, 1942 – September 17, 2009) was a Tennessee politician who was Majority Leader of the Tennessee House of Representatives and who served two prison sent...
Vincent Hallinan
Vincent Hallinan was an American lawyer and a candidate for President of the United States for the Progressive Party in the 1952 election.
Vincent Hallinan was an American lawyer and a candidate for President of the United States for the Progressive Party in the 1952 election.
Walter Nixon
Walter Louis Nixon, Jr. (1928) is a former United States federal judge who was impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate.
Walter Louis Nixon, Jr. (1928) is a former United States federal judge who was impeached by the House of Representatives and removed from office by the Senate.
William Sampson (lawyer)
William Sampson (26 January 1764 – 28 December 1836) was an Irish Protestant lawyer known for his defense of religious liberty in Ireland and America.
William Sampson (26 January 1764 – 28 December 1836) was an Irish Protestant lawyer known for his defense of religious liberty in Ireland and America.
William Wallace Barron
William Wallace "Wally" Barron (December 8, 1911 – November 12, 2002) was a Democratic machine politician in West Virginia.
William Wallace "Wally" Barron (December 8, 1911 – November 12, 2002) was a Democratic machine politician in West Virginia.