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  • Florida Attorney David William Davich Suspended for 90 Days Over Conflict of Interest, Fee Issues
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the Florida Supreme Court suspended attorney David William Davich from practicing law for 90 days, effective 30 days from the date of the order. This decision follows a conditional guilty plea and consent judgment related to professional misconduct. The case is entitled “In the Matter of David William Davich,” with The post Florida Attorney David William Davich Suspended for 90 Days Over Conflict of Interest, Fee Issues appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney Jack Howard Karpeles Disbarred for Misconduct by California Supreme Court
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the California Supreme Court disbarred attorney Jack Howard Karpeles, State Bar Number 134478, effectively removing him from practicing law in the state. The court ordered that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys. The case is entitled “In the Matter of Jack Howard Karpeles,” with case number S294221. The post Attorney Jack Howard Karpeles Disbarred for Misconduct by California Supreme Court appeared first on ALABnews.

  • NY Court Denies Reinstatement for Attorney Michael Kevin Nolan
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 4:01 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department denied Michael Kevin Nolan’s motion for reinstatement to the practice of law. Nolan, whose attorney registration number is 2772846, was seeking to overturn his suspension, which was issued in January 2014. The decision, documented as PM-11-26, was made after reviewing The post NY Court Denies Reinstatement for Attorney Michael Kevin Nolan appeared first on ALABnews.

  • Attorney William James MacNaughton Publicly Censured by NY Appellate Court
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, First Judicial Department granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion for reciprocal discipline against attorney William James MacNaughton. The court publicly censured MacNaughton based on similar disciplinary action taken by the Supreme Court of New Jersey. The case is entitled “In the Matter of The post Attorney William James MacNaughton Publicly Censured by NY Appellate Court appeared first on ALABnews.

  • California Attorney Todd James Hilts Suspended for Neglect, Court Order Violation
    by ALABnews Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 4:55 pm

    On Thursday, January 22, 2026, the California Supreme Court issued an order suspending attorney Todd James Hilts from practicing law for one year, with the suspension stayed, and placing him on probation for one year, subject to specific conditions. The order, stemming from a State Bar Court case (SBC-25-O-30738), mandates a 30-day actual suspension as The post California Attorney Todd James Hilts Suspended for Neglect, Court Order Violation appeared first on ALABnews.

  • NY Judge Nichelle Johnson Censured for Ethical Violations
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 16, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, the New York State Commission on Judicial Conduct censured Mount Vernon City Court Judge Nichelle A. Johnson for multiple acts of misconduct. The Commission’s determination, dated December 30, 2025, was reached with the concurrence of all 11 members. The Commission found that Judge Johnson engaged in improper ex parte communications, misused The post NY Judge Nichelle Johnson Censured for Ethical Violations appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Michigan Panel Recommends Conditional Six-Year Suspension for Judge Joseph Slaven
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 6:00 pm

    On Tuesday, February 10, 2026, the Michigan Judicial Tenure Commission recommended that the Supreme Court order a six-year conditional suspension without pay for Judge Joseph Slaven, who recently resigned from his position at the 23rd District Court. The recommendation stems from a formal complaint filed in May 2025, which was later amended to include twelve The post Michigan Panel Recommends Conditional Six-Year Suspension for Judge Joseph Slaven appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board Files Formal Ethics Charges Against Judge Jonathan M. Wilcox
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 5:30 pm

    On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board filed formal charges against Bradford County Magisterial District Justice Jonathan M. Wilcox in the Court of Judicial Discipline. Wilcox, who presides over a district including Troy, Canton, and Alba boroughs, as well as 14 western Bradford County townships, was suspended from his position last November The post Pennsylvania Judicial Conduct Board Files Formal Ethics Charges Against Judge Jonathan M. Wilcox appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Louisiana Judge Mark Miley Signs Agreement After Admitting Judicial Misconduct
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 5:00 pm

    On Monday, February 9, 2026, the Judiciary Commission of Louisiana filed a Deferred Recommendation of Discipline Agreement concerning Justice of the Peace Mark Miley of Ward 3, District 1, East Baton Rouge Parish. The agreement addresses a Notice of Hearing filed on November 3, 2025, regarding alleged violations by Miley of the Code of Judicial The post Louisiana Judge Mark Miley Signs Agreement After Admitting Judicial Misconduct appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.

  • Alaska Commission Recommends Public Reprimand for Judge Romano DiBenedetto Over Misconduct
    by AbusiveDiscretion Staff Writer on February 13, 2026 at 4:30 pm

    On Monday, February 9, 2026, Alaska Public Media reported that Nome-based Superior Court Judge Romano DiBenedetto faces a public reprimand following a formal investigation into multiple instances of judicial misconduct. The Alaska Commission on Judicial Conduct (ACJC) finalized its decision on January 30 to recommend the reprimand, opting for this measure instead of harsher disciplinary The post Alaska Commission Recommends Public Reprimand for Judge Romano DiBenedetto Over Misconduct appeared first on AbusiveDiscretion.