California Supreme Court Disbars John Eastman
The California Supreme Court disbarred John Eastman, upholding findings that he advanced false claims to overturn the 2020 election and ordered a $5,000 payment to the State Bar of California.
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Overview
The California Supreme Court disbarred attorney John Charles Eastman, ordered his name stricken from the state roll, and imposed a $5,000 payment to the State Bar of California.
The State Bar Court Review Department in July 2025 affirmed findings that led to a State Bar judge’s 2024 recommendation to disbar Eastman for serious ethical violations.
State Bar chief trial counsel George Cardona said the order underscores that Eastman advanced false claims about the 2020 election to mislead courts, public officials, and the American public.
Eastman was a key architect of the fake-elector theory and authored a memo urging then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject certified electoral votes on Jan. 6, 2021.
Eastman’s attorney Randall Miller said they will seek review in the U.S. Supreme Court, and the States United Democracy Center called the decision part of a broader reckoning.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources frame Eastman’s disbarment as accountability for election wrongdoing, foregrounding legal findings and committee evidence while treating defense claims as contested. They use charged terms (e.g., "architect of a scheme," "fake electors") and prioritize state court rulings and Jan. 6 committee material over defense arguments, shaping a narrative of misconduct.