Hunter Biden will be permanently disbarred from practicing law in Washington, D.C., following his agreement to a disbarment recommendation prompted by his recent felony convictions. The decision, which is pending formal approval by the D.C. Court of Appeals, marks the end of his legal career after years of disciplinary scrutiny.
According to court filings reported by the New York Post, Biden submitted an affidavit under seal on Tuesday, stating his “consent to disbarment.” The D.C. Bar’s Board on Professional Responsibility recommended the measure after the D.C. Court of Appeals ordered formal proceedings to assess whether Biden’s criminal conduct involved moral turpitude.
Biden was admitted to the D.C. Bar in 2007, but his license was suspended last year after a federal court convicted him of lying about drug use on a firearm purchase form. He later pleaded guilty to multiple charges, including three felonies related to tax evasion. Despite paying annual dues to retain bar membership, Biden never actively practiced law in D.C. and instead held an “of counsel” role at Boies Schiller Flexner LLP during his father’s vice presidency.
The disciplinary case originated from the D.C. Bar’s Office of Disciplinary Counsel, which categorizes felonies as “serious crimes” warranting immediate action. Once the court accepts the disbarment agreement, Biden’s law license will be permanently revoked.
Biden’s legal troubles have also affected his Connecticut law license, which is under administrative suspension due to unpaid fees. He currently resides in Southern California.
Adding to the controversy, before leaving office in December, President Joe Biden issued his son a “full and unconditional” pardon — despite previous public claims that he would not interfere in his son’s legal affairs.
