Overview
- The California Supreme Court, which disbarred John Eastman on Wednesday, ordered his name removed from the roll of attorneys and imposed a $5,000 sanction.
- The ruling finalizes a State Bar Court finding that he made false and misleading claims without legal or factual support and was culpable on 10 of 11 ethics charges.
- The bar case centered on his memos urging then–Vice President Mike Pence to reject or delay electoral votes and on his public fraud claims at the Jan. 6 rally.
- Eastman’s lawyer said they will petition the U.S. Supreme Court, arguing the case raises First Amendment concerns after the state high court issued no written opinion.
- He has been suspended from practicing in California since 2024, and the disbarment could trigger reciprocal discipline in other jurisdictions where he holds a license.