WASHINGTON, D.C. – Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani has been permanently disbarred in Washington, D.C., adding to the legal challenges he has faced due to his efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results. This ruling follows a similar decision in New York, where his law license was also revoked earlier this year. The disbarment in D.C. was finalized after Giuliani failed to respond to a court order requiring him to justify why he should not face “reciprocal” disbarment after the New York decision.
Giuliani’s disbarment is linked to his role as a key legal representative for Donald Trump during the 2020 election, where he pushed unfounded claims of widespread voter fraud. Specifically, the D.C. court cited his efforts in Pennsylvania, where he attempted to challenge the election results without sufficient factual support. His actions were deemed unethical by bar investigators in both New York and Washington, D.C., leading to the permanent revocation of his ability to practice law.
The ruling is part of a broader fallout from Giuliani’s post-election activities, which have significantly impacted his career and reputation. In addition to the disbarment, Giuliani has faced other legal and financial challenges, including a $148 million defamation judgment against him by two election workers in Georgia, and ongoing felony indictments related to his involvement in efforts to subvert the election results.
Despite the severity of the situation, Giuliani’s spokesperson has criticized the disbarment as politically motivated, calling it a “miscarriage of justice.” However, many legal experts and courts have rejected the arguments Giuliani and his team presented during and after the 2020 election, contributing to the disbarment decisions in both D.C. and New York.
This disbarment represents a significant chapter in Giuliani’s downfall, which contrasts sharply with his earlier career when he was celebrated as a tough prosecutor and leader during 9/11.
