California State Bar Court Upholds Disbarment Recommendation for John Eastman Over 2020 Election Conduct

A panel of the California State Bar Court’s Review Department has upheld the recommendation for disbarment of John Eastman, former attorney to President Donald Trump. This decision comes as a consequence of Eastman’s efforts to challenge the outcome of the 2020 presidential election. The original recommendation for disbarment was made in March 2024, marking a significant step in the legal proceedings surrounding his conduct in the aftermath of the election. Further details on the matter are discussed in the Law360 article.