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  • Attorney David Blair Mintz Suspended by Virginia Bar Following Maryland Disbarment
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 5:40 pm

    On Wednesday, October 15, 2025, the Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board suspended attorney David Blair Mintz’s license to practice law in the Commonwealth of Virginia, effective October 22, 2025. The suspension stems from Mintz’s disbarment in the State of Maryland on September 4, 2025. The case is entitled “In the Matter of David Blair Mintz,” The post Attorney David Blair Mintz Suspended by Virginia Bar Following Maryland Disbarment appeared first on ALABnews.

  • California Attorney Joseph Richard Manning Jr. Suspended for Misleading Fee Statements
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    On Tuesday, October 7, 2025, the California Supreme Court issued an order regarding the disciplinary proceedings of attorney Joseph Richard Manning, Jr., State Bar Number 223381. The court’s order largely affirmed the stipulations and recommendations put forth by the State Bar Court. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Joseph Richard Manning, Jr.,” with The post California Attorney Joseph Richard Manning Jr. Suspended for Misleading Fee Statements appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Arizona Attorney Christopher R. Perry Granted Reinstatement Following Disbarment for Negligent Homicide
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 4:01 pm

    On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Arizona Supreme Court reinstated attorney Christopher R. Perry to the State Bar of Arizona, overturning his previous disbarment. The decision follows a review of Perry’s application for reinstatement, a report from the Hearing Panel, and related records. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Christopher R. Perry,” with The post Arizona Attorney Christopher R. Perry Granted Reinstatement Following Disbarment for Negligent Homicide appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Ronald Edward Durbin II Disbarred in Oklahoma Over Ethics Violations and Prior Suspensions
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on November 10, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    On Tuesday, October 21, 2025, the Oklahoma Supreme Court disbarred attorney Ronald Edward Durbin II following a professional disciplinary proceeding. The disbarment is effective from the date of his previous interim suspension. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Ronald Edward Durbin II,” with case number SCBD-7528. The OBA initiated a Rule 6 proceeding The post Attorney Ronald Edward Durbin II Disbarred in Oklahoma Over Ethics Violations and Prior Suspensions appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Arizona Attorney Ronald N. Hatcher Suspended for Misrepresenting Himself While Working as Paralegal
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on November 10, 2025 at 5:00 pm

    On Wednesday, October 8, 2025, the Presiding Disciplinary Judge of the Arizona Supreme Court suspended attorney Ronald N. Hatcher, Bar No. 015789, for six months, retroactive to April 24, 2025. The suspension stems from violations of the Arizona Rules of Professional Conduct and Rules of the Supreme Court of Arizona. The case is entitled “In The post Arizona Attorney Ronald N. Hatcher Suspended for Misrepresenting Himself While Working as Paralegal appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s Trial Set for December on Federal Charges
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 6:00 pm

    On Thursday, November 6, 2025, TMJ4 News reported that the federal case against Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan is moving closer to trial, with jury selection set to begin for her trial scheduled for December 15. Dugan faces federal charges for allegedly assisting an undocumented immigrant, Eduardo Flores Ruiz, in evading arrest by federal ICE The post Milwaukee Judge Hannah Dugan’s Trial Set for December on Federal Charges appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Judges’ Spat Exposes Chaos in Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 5:30 pm

    On Thursday, November 6, 2025, The Baltimore Banner reported that ethics hearings have exposed significant dysfunction within the Anne Arundel County Orphans’ Court. The hearings before the Maryland Commission on Judicial Disabilities, which investigates judicial misconduct, have painted a picture of a probate court plagued by internal conflict and unprofessional behavior, raising questions about the The post Judges’ Spat Exposes Chaos in Anne Arundel Orphans’ Court appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Retired California Judge William J. Murray, Jr. to Face Public Hearing on Ethics Charges
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 4:30 pm

    On Friday, November 7, 2025, the California Commission on Judicial Performance announced the scheduling of a public hearing and the appointment of special masters in the matter concerning retired Justice William J. Murray, Jr. Justice Murray, formerly of the California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, is the subject of formal proceedings initiated by the The post Retired California Judge William J. Murray, Jr. to Face Public Hearing on Ethics Charges appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Ohio Inmate Claims Conflict of Interest in Rape Conviction Appeal
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on November 11, 2025 at 3:00 pm

    On Thursday, November 6, 2025, Rayshaun N. Powell filed a complaint of habeas corpus in the Ohio Supreme Court against Judge Chris D. Cook. Powell, acting pro se, is currently incarcerated. The case stems from Powell’s 2012 conviction on one count of rape, in violation of R.C. 2907.02(A)(2), for which he received an eight-year prison The post Ohio Inmate Claims Conflict of Interest in Rape Conviction Appeal appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Iowa Judge Adria Kester Charged with OWI Following Highway Incident
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on November 10, 2025 at 5:45 pm

    On Thursday, November 6, 2025, ABC News reported that Adria Kester, the chief judge of Iowa’s Second Judicial District, was arrested and charged with operating a vehicle while intoxicated (OWI) following an incident on Tuesday night. Witnesses reported Kester was driving the wrong way on U.S. Highway 30 near Boone, Iowa, while apparently unconscious behind The post Iowa Judge Adria Kester Charged with OWI Following Highway Incident appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.