Title 34 — Title 34

An attorney must be removed for the following causes by the circuit court: (1) Upon his or her being convicted of a felony other than manslaughter or of a misdemeanor involving moral turpitude, in either of which cases the record of his or her conviction is conclusive evidence. (…

For the following causes an attorney may be removed or suspended by the circuit court: (1) Upon its being shown, to the satisfaction of the court, that he or she has been guilty of any deceit or willful misconduct in his or her profession. (2) For a willful disobedience or violat…

Cumulative. The causes of removal or suspension of attorneys and methods of proceeding in reference to such removal or suspension are hereby declared to be cumulative with the right and power herein given to the Board of Commissioners to reprimand, suspend, exclude, or disbar att…

The proceedings to remove or suspend an attorney, as provided for in Sections 34- 3-86 and 34-3-87, may be taken by the court on its own motion or upon the motion of any third party. History: (Code 1852, §749; Code 1867, §883; Code 1876, §801; Code 1886, §871; Code 1896, §597; Co…

Any sheriff, coroner, or deputy thereof, or constable who practices law in any court of this state must, on conviction, be fined not less than $100. History: (Code 1886, §3943; Code 1896, §5129; Code 1907, §6316; Code 1923, §3312; Code 1940, T. 46, §57.)