Former Trump lawyer disbarred over election interference case

The disbarment was announced Thursday by a New York state appellate court, which cited Chesebro’s participation in a criminal conspiracy as a severe breach of legal ethics and his professional oath.

The court found that Chesebro had engaged in “criminal conduct” by conspiring to file false documents as part of a coordinated attempt to challenge Joe Biden’s victory in Georgia.

In its ruling, the court wrote that Chesebro’s actions “undercut the very notion of our constitutional democracy that he, as an attorney, swore an oath to uphold.”

Admitted to the New York bar in 2007, Chesebro is now permanently prohibited from practicing law in the state. His disbarment takes effect immediately.

The Timeline

Chesebro’s legal troubles stem from his central role in the development of a scheme to submit slates of false pro-Trump electors in Georgia and six other battleground states where Trump lost to Biden. The aim was to delay or block Congress from certifying the election results on January 6, 2021.

In October 2023, Chesebro accepted a plea deal with Georgia prosecutors and pleaded guilty to one felony count of conspiracy to commit filing false documents. He had originally faced seven felony counts in the sweeping indictment that also charged Trump and 17 other allies.

Though Trump pleaded not guilty and has denied any wrongdoing, the Georgia election interference case has encountered delays—particularly following Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election and the removal of Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis from the prosecution.

The New York appeals court had temporarily suspended Chesebro’s license last year pending the outcome of disciplinary proceedings. In its final decision Thursday, the court criticized Chesebro’s apparent lack of remorse and described his “cavalier attitude” as particularly troubling, given his deep expertise in constitutional and election law.

The court also rejected attempts by Chesebro’s defense team to minimize his role in the plot.

The referee overseeing the disciplinary proceedings found that both the testimony and documentation presented during the hearings supported the conclusion that Chesebro was, in fact, a key architect of the plan to overturn the election. His legal memos and strategic guidance, the report concluded, served as the “fuel” for the unlawful efforts.

Others Who Suffered The Same Consequences

Chesebro now joins a growing list of attorneys facing serious professional consequences over their involvement in efforts to subvert the 2020 election.

Among them are former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani, who was disbarred in both New York and Washington, D.C., and Jenna Ellis, who was suspended from practicing law in Colorado for three years after pleading guilty to a felony related to the election interference scheme.

Even with Trump back in office, those who interfered in the 2020 election still face legal consequences. His current presidency offers no immunity. In fact, Trump’s own recent actions—like unauthorized military strikes—have triggered a new article of impeachment, showing that accountability applies regardless of political position or power.

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Article of impeachment Against Trump

House Resolution 537, introduced by Rep. Al Green (D‑TX) on June 24, 2025, charges President Donald Trump with “high crimes and misdemeanors” for ordering military strikes on Iranian nuclear sites without prior Congressional authorization.

Green asserts that Trump violated the Constitution’s War Powers Clause, claiming the strikes were executed without adequate briefing or approval, and without evidence of an imminent threat to national security. He argued these actions constitute an abuse of presidential power that threatens American democracy and undermines the separation of powers in the Constitution .

Following the introduction of H.Res.537, the House of Representatives held a vote to table the resolution. The motion succeeded decisively, with a bipartisan majority of 344–79 voting to shelve the effort.

Notably, most Democrats sided with Republicans in rejecting the measure, though a sizable minority—79 Democrats—voted to advance the resolution . The political fallout showed deep divisions within the Democratic caucus; some deemed the move premature and lacking strong legal foundation, while others, including Rep. Alexandria Ocasio‑Cortez, applauded Green’s principled stand .

Although H.Res.537 was tabled, Green signaled his intent to introduce further articles against both Trump and Vice President JD Vance.