the act of expelling a lawyer from the practice of law

Form of discipline of a lawyer resulting in the loss (often permanently) of that lawyer's right to practice law. (See censure or suspension.)

The official seizing of an attorney's license to practice law.

Form of disciplining a lawyer whereby he/she loses, permanently or temporarily, the right to practice law.

A disciplinary action that prohibits an attorney from practicing law in the state. The attorney's name is stricken from the Roll of California Attorneys.

when a lawyer's license to practice is revoked by the Iowa Supreme Court due to misconduct or violation of ethical rules

Form of discipline of a lawyer where he or she loses the right to practice law.

Disbarment is a penalty for lawyers. It consists of no longer being allowed to practice law or argue cases. For most lawyers, this can essentially mean no longer having a livelihood.