Kenneth Chesebro, a former legal adviser for Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign, has been disbarred from practicing law in New York due to his involvement in a scheme aimed at overturning Trump’s election loss. A state appeals court found that Chesebro’s actions, which included conspiring to file false documents related to efforts to challenge the election results in Georgia, directly undermined the principles of constitutional democracy he was sworn to uphold.
Chesebro, who was admitted to practice law in New York in 2007, had previously struck a plea deal with Georgia prosecutors in 2023, pleading guilty to one count of conspiracy after an indictment on seven counts. While Trump maintains a not guilty plea in a broader case that includes numerous co-defendants, Chesebro’s legal troubles have substantially escalated.
The court noted that Chesebro’s “cavalier attitude” toward his actions, especially given his background in constitutional and election law, aggravated his misconduct. Additionally, an official report demonstrated that Chesebro played a central role, or was the “architect,” of Trump’s efforts to subvert the 2020 election, countering his legal team’s claims to the contrary.
Chesebro’s disbarment follows a trend among Trump-affiliated attorneys; notable cases include Rudy Giuliani, who was disbarred in New York and Washington, D.C., and Jenna Ellis, who received a three-year suspension in Colorado due to her role in efforts to disrupt the electoral process. Chesebro’s disbarment is effective immediately, marking a significant legal consequence for his actions tied to the controversial presidential campaign.
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