Legal Question in Family Law in Texas

Can a lawyer in texas lose his license for physically abusing his wife if the proper documentation is in place?


Asked on 8/07/15, 9:49 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Daley KoonsFuller PC

A lawyer can be disbarred upon conviction of a serious crime that reflects negatively upon the profession. I have not personally seen an attorney disbarred for Spousal abuse, but if the attorney is convicted, one could file a complaint with the State Bar and see what it wants to do. The first step, though, would be to get the DA to prosecute the crime and get a conviction.

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Answered on 8/08/15, 5:41 am


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