Hunter Biden Disbarred in Connecticut

Hunter Biden, the son of former President Joe Biden, has been disbarred by a judge in Connecticut for breaching the state’s attorney conduct regulations.

This action comes on the heels of a federal gun conviction last June, which had already led to the suspension of his law license in Washington, D.C.

In April, Hunter opted to voluntarily surrender his law license, bypassing what could have been a lengthy disciplinary process linked to his criminal history, which effectively barred him from practicing law in Washington, D.C.

Recent disciplinary actions in Connecticut have arisen from federal gun and tax convictions in 2024, as well as earlier cross-disciplinary disqualifications.

At 55, Hunter acknowledged the disbarment in an agreement with the state disciplinary body, admitting to misconduct by his attorney but not to any criminal offenses, while also referencing a presidential pardon from his father.

“Here’s the truth: I believe in the justice system, but as I’ve worked on this issue, I also believe that raw politics infected the process and that led to the failure of justice. And with this decision made this weekend, there was no point in delaying it any longer,” Hunter stated, despite previously promising he wouldn’t seek his father’s pardon. “I hope the American people understand why our father and president is making this decision.”

This admission occurred before Judge Patrick L. Carroll in Waterbury, with Hunter’s attorney appearing via video. Hunter himself remained silent during the hearing.

Last year, he was convicted of three felonies in a Delaware federal court for possessing a gun he purchased in 2019 while under inquiry regarding illegal drug use.

He is set to face trial in September 2024 on charges of not paying $1.4 million in federal taxes, agreeing to plead guilty to several charges shortly after jury selection commenced.

Furthermore, Hunter has confessed to omitting at least $1.4 million in taxes over a four-year span after prosecutors declined to accept an Alford plea.

As a result of his voluntary license surrender in Washington, D.C., and the new disbarment in Connecticut, Hunter is now barred from practicing law in both jurisdictions.