Hunter Biden has voluntarily surrendered his law license in Washington, D.C., agreeing to permanent disbarment amid his ongoing legal troubles. This surrender allows Hunter to avoid lengthy legal proceedings concerning his professional standing. Will Hunter Biden’s disbarment impact any of his father’s political legacy?
Hunter Biden’s Criminal Convictions Force Legal Career End
Hunter Biden has filed an affidavit under seal in the D.C. Court of Appeals, officially consenting to disbarment from practicing law in Washington, D.C. This decision follows his multiple criminal convictions, including three felonies and six misdemeanors related to tax evasion, as well as his gun charge conviction for lying about drug use on a firearms application.
The D.C. Bar’s Board on Professional Responsibility announced Hunter Biden “has agreed to give up his license to practice law in Washington, D.C., as a result of his criminal record.” His law license had already been suspended since June of last year, shortly after a jury found him guilty on all counts in his Delaware gun case dating back to 2018.
🚨 NEW: Hunter Biden has been disbarred and can no longer practice law in Washington, D.C.
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Voluntary Surrender Avoids Lengthy Disbarment Process
By voluntarily surrendering his license, Hunter Biden avoids what could have been protracted disbarment proceedings related to his felony convictions. The D.C. Bar rules require automatic suspension for attorneys convicted of felonies, with further proceedings typically following to determine whether the offense involves moral turpitude.
The specific details of Hunter’s disbarment agreement remain confidential, as the consent motion filed in court indicated that “the affidavit required under [the relevant ethical rule] shall not be publicly disclosed.” This confidentiality is described by the disciplinary board as “standard procedure” for such cases, though the court must still formally accept the board’s recommendation for the disbarment to become official.
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Hunter Biden agrees to be disbarred…
he will be stripped of his DC law license…
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Presidential Pardon Cannot Salvage Legal Career
Despite receiving a “full and unconditional” pardon from his father, former President Joe Biden, in December before leaving office, Hunter Biden’s legal career appears beyond salvation. The pardon, which covered his gun conviction, did not prevent the disciplinary consequences to his professional standing as an attorney.
Hunter Biden was admitted to the D.C. bar in 2007 but reportedly never actively practiced law there. He also holds a law license in Connecticut, which is currently under administrative suspension for non-payment of a reinstatement fee, and it remains unclear whether he will face similar disciplinary action in that jurisdiction.
In a March court filing unrelated to his disbarment, Hunter described himself as a struggling artist facing financial difficulties due to declining art sales and the impact of the January L.A. fires. He continues to be involved in legal matters, including a pending federal libel suit against former Overstock CEO Patrick Byrne, filed in the Central District of California, where he will be represented by South Carolina attorney Dick Harpootlian.