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  • Attorney Richard E. St. Paul Suspended for Two Years by New York Court
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:33 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department suspended attorney Richard E. St. Paul from practicing law for two years, effective February 21, 2026. The disciplinary action stems from a formal proceeding initiated by the Grievance Committee for the Ninth Judicial District concerning his representation of Raquel Ali The post Attorney Richard E. St. Paul Suspended for Two Years by New York Court appeared first on ALABnews.

  • New Jersey Supreme Court Censures Attorney Michael Heitmann for Ethical Violations
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Tuesday, January 20, 2026, the New Jersey Supreme Court censured attorney Michael Heitmann. The censure follows a recommendation from the Disciplinary Review Board (DRB) in DRB 25-078. Heitmann, based in Staten Island, New York, was found to have violated several Rules of Professional Conduct. These violations include RPC 5.1(b), which pertains to a lawyer’s The post New Jersey Supreme Court Censures Attorney Michael Heitmann for Ethical Violations appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Tara Eden Latus Suspended in California Due to Colorado Misconduct
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 3:55 pm

    On Wednesday, January 7, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued an order regarding the disciplinary case of attorney Tara Eden Latus, State Bar Number 263163, stemming from misconduct in Colorado. The court has ordered a three-year suspension from practicing law in California, but the suspension will be stayed, and Latus will be placed on probation The post Attorney Tara Eden Latus Suspended in California Due to Colorado Misconduct appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Lindsey Halligan Resigns as U.S. Attorney After Judicial Criticism Intensifies
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, Mebane Enterprise reported the resignation of Lindsey Halligan from her role as interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia. Halligan, previously a lawyer for Donald Trump, officially left her position on January 20, 2026, amidst intense legal questioning of the validity of her appointment. Her departure brings to The post Lindsey Halligan Resigns as U.S. Attorney After Judicial Criticism Intensifies appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Louisiana Attorney Daniel B. Barzare Suspended for One Year Due to Financial Misconduct
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 5:40 pm

    On Wednesday, January 21, 2026, the Louisiana Supreme Court suspended attorney Daniel B. Barzare from practicing law for one year and one day, mandating his attendance at the Louisiana State Bar Association’s Ethics School before reinstatement. The disciplinary action stems from professional misconduct related to financial dealings with a client, Geraldine Stelly, whom Barzare represented The post Louisiana Attorney Daniel B. Barzare Suspended for One Year Due to Financial Misconduct appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Michigan Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig’s Conduct Under Scrutiny at Misconduct Hearing
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Monday, February 2, 2026, the first day of a misconduct hearing against Troy District Court Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig commenced, with The Detroit News reporting on the proceedings. The Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission (JTC) is investigating allegations of misconduct both inside and outside the courtroom, prompting the hearing. JTC Staff Attorney Molly Kettler outlined The post Michigan Judge Kirsten Nielsen Hartig’s Conduct Under Scrutiny at Misconduct Hearing appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • NY Judge Sherri L. Eisenpress to Retire Amid Allegations of Undisclosed Personal Relationships with Attorneys
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Monday, February 2, 2026, the New York Commission on Judicial Conduct announced that Supreme Court Justice Sherri L. Eisenpress of the Ninth Judicial District, Rockland County, agreed to retire and will never return to the bench. This decision follows misconduct charges filed by the Commission for Justice Eisenpress’ failure to disclose personal relationships and The post NY Judge Sherri L. Eisenpress to Retire Amid Allegations of Undisclosed Personal Relationships with Attorneys appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez Continues Work as Judge Amidst Restraint Charges
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 6, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Friday, January 30, 2026, the San Antonio Express-News reported that Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez is continuing to work despite her recent indictment. The judge affirmed her commitment to serving the people of Bexar County in a text message last week. The indictment stems from an incident a year prior, involving the handcuffing of San The post Texas Judge Rosie Speedlin Gonzalez Continues Work as Judge Amidst Restraint Charges appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Detroit Andrea Bradley-Baskin Accused of Stealing from Wards
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Friday, January 30, 2026, the Detroit Free Press reported that 36th District Judge Andrea Bradley-Baskin and three other individuals have been charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Michigan in connection with a long-term embezzlement scheme. The scheme allegedly involved stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from vulnerable individuals, known The post Detroit Andrea Bradley-Baskin Accused of Stealing from Wards appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Judge James Boasberg
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 5, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Saturday, January 31, 2026, Reuters reported that a federal appeals court judge dismissed a judicial misconduct complaint filed by the U.S. Justice Department against Judge James Boasberg. The complaint stemmed from a disagreement between Judge Boasberg and the Trump administration regarding the deportation of Venezuelan individuals to El Salvador. The unusual step of lodging The post Federal Appeals Court Dismisses Misconduct Complaint Against Judge James Boasberg appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.