Can a convicted felon be a lawyer?
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Can a convicted felon be a lawyer?
Asked on May 26, 2016 under Criminal Law, Missouri
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 7 years ago | Contributor
The fact is that convicted felon can become licensed to practice law in all but 3 states (KS, MS and TX). Yet, while a felony conviction does not necessarily preclude an applicant from admission to a state bar, before granting admission, a state will evaluate an applicant's fitness to practice law using its own set of rules and standards to prove current good moral character.
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