California Judge Rejects Ex-Trump Lawyer John Eastman’s Bid to Pause Suspension From Practicing Law

Mr. Eastman’s motion to stay the ruling banning him from practicing law came after Judge Roland recommended his disbarment in California in March.
California Judge Rejects Ex-Trump Lawyer John Eastman’s Bid to Pause Suspension From Practicing Law
Attorney John Eastman talks to reporters after a hearing in Los Angeles, on June 20, 2023. Jae C. Hong/AP Photo
Katabella Roberts
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A California judge has rejected a plea from attorney John Eastman to allow him to continue practicing law in the state while he continues to challenge the permanent revocation of his license.

In her ruling on Wednesday, State Bar Court Judge Yvette Roland wrote that Mr. Eastman’s placement on “inactive enrollment” was mandatory, citing her previous ruling on the matter in March.

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