Legal Question in Legal Ethics in Florida

I can only tell you about Florida. To practice in Florida, a person must be admitted to the Florida Bar by the Florida supreme court. A felony conviction does not automatically exclude an individual from becoming a member of the Florida Bar, but the Bar will look at each conviction on a case by case basis. The Bar will also look at such things as rehabilitation, the seriousness of the crime, etc. Murder will not look good, obviously. You should contact the authorities in the state in which you want to practice for more information. Each state is different, and some states may disallow felons from practicing. Law schools may also disallow entry based on moral qualifications.