I can only tell you about Florida. To practice in Florida, a person must be admitted to the Florida Bar by the Florida supreme court. A felony conviction does not automatically exclude an individual from becoming a member of the Florida Bar, but the Bar will look at each conviction on a case by case basis. The Bar will also look at such things as rehabilitation, the seriousness of the crime, etc. Murder will not look good, obviously. You should contact the authorities in the state in which you want to practice for more information. Each state is different, and some states may disallow felons from practicing. Law schools may also disallow entry based on moral qualifications.
The laws in FL do not prohibit a former felon from practicing law (although the law may be changing soon). The admission criteria are strict, and he would need to explain in-depth. Financial crimes (such as robbery) and crimes of moral terpitude (such as murder) may be enough to prohibit him from the practice of law. But, if the FL Bar determines that he is fit to practice law, then they may grant him a license. I would not invest in the law school education before contacting the Bar in question to get their preliminary opinion.
I cannot speak for the criteria in other states.
Environmental law? This should be in Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
The laws in FL do not prohibit a former felon from practicing law (although the law may be changing soon). The admission criteria are strict, and he would need to explain in-depth. Financial crimes (such as robbery) and crimes of moral terpitude (such as murder) may be enough to prohibit him from the practice of law. But, if the FL Bar determines that he is fit to practice law, then they may grant him a license. I would not invest in the law school education before contacting the Bar in question to get their preliminary opinion.
I cannot speak for the criteria in other states.
Environmental law? This should be in Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
The laws in FL do not prohibit a former felon from practicing law (although the law may be changing soon). The admission criteria are strict, and he would need to explain in-depth. Financial crimes (such as robbery) and crimes of moral terpitude (such as murder) may be enough to prohibit him from the practice of law. But, if the FL Bar determines that he is fit to practice law, then they may grant him a license. I would not invest in the law school education before contacting the Bar in question to get their preliminary opinion.
I cannot speak for the criteria in other states.
Environmental law? This should be in Legal Ethics and Professional Responsibility.
