Connecticut court disbars Hunter Biden
A Connecticut judge on Dec. 15, 2025 disbarred Hunter Biden after he consented to discipline and admitted attorney misconduct tied to matters underlying his federal gun and tax convictions, which were later pardoned by his father. Judge Trial Referee Patrick L. Carroll III cited violations including conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation; Biden did not admit criminal wrongdoing and was previously disbarred in Washington, D.C., in May.
đ Key Facts
- Judge: Patrick L. Carroll III; proceeding held via virtual hearing in Waterbury, Conn.
- Biden consented to disbarment and admitted attorney misconduct but not criminal wrongdoing.
- Ethics violations cited include conduct involving dishonesty, fraud, deceit or misrepresentation.
- Complaints referenced his 2024â2025 gun and tax convictions; he was pardoned last year.
- Biden was also disbarred in Washington, D.C., in May 2025.