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'''Disbarment''' is a form of [[discipline]] of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law.  It is contrasted with censure or suspension.

'''Disbarment''' is a form of [[discipline]] of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law.  It is contrasted with censure or suspension.

For example, [[Mike Nifong]] was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent [[Duke University#2006 Lacrosse case|Duke lacrosse players]] in 2006.  [[Fred Phelps]], better known as the former pastor of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]], was also a lawyer who was disbarred (by agreement) after filing numerous [[vexatious litigation|frivolous lawsuits]] against persons attempting to sue him.

* [[Mike Nifong]] was disbarred for his prosecution of the innocent [[Duke University#2006 Lacrosse case|Duke lacrosse players]] in 2006.   

* [[Fred Phelps]], better known as the former pastor of the [[Westboro Baptist Church]], was also a lawyer who was disbarred (by agreement) after filing numerous [[vexatious litigation|frivolous lawsuits]] against persons attempting to sue him.

* [[Alger Hiss]] was disbarred after being convicted of perjury in 1951. His Massachusetts law license was later reinstated in 1975.

[[Category:Legal Terms]]

[[Category:Legal Terms]]