If someone was convicted of a felony, can they later become an attorney?
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If someone was convicted of a felony, can they later become an attorney?
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Asked on June 5, 2016 under Criminal Law, New York
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
A convicted felon can become licensed to practice law in the majority of states; just 3 states (KS, MS and TX) prohbit it. That having been said, while a felony conviction does not preclude an applicant from admission to a state bar, before being granted admission to the bar, a state will evaluate an applicant's fitness to practice law to prove current good moral character.
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