Alabama § 34-3-87 - Other Causes of Removal or Suspension.
Full text of Alabama Code of Alabama § 34-3-87 — Other Causes of Removal or Suspension., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 34-3-87. Other Causes of Removal or Suspension.
For the following causes an attorney may be removed or suspended by the circuit court:
(1) Upon its being shown, to the satisfaction of the court, that he or she has been guilty of any deceit or willful misconduct in his or her profession.
(2) For a willful disobedience or violation of the order of a court, requiring him or her to do or forbear an act connected with or in the course of his profession.
(3) For a willful violation of any of the provisions of Section 34-3-20 or Section 34-3-24.
Source: official Alabama text · Last verified 2026-08-27
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What does Code of Alabama § 34-3-87 cover?
Section 34-3-87 ("Other Causes of Removal or Suspension.") is part of the Code of Alabama, the codified statutory law of Alabama. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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