Ex-Trump Lawyer Chesebro Disbarred in New York for 2020 Elector Scheme

Kenneth Chesebro, a lawyer who helped craft the legal strategy to submit false electors in an attempt to overturn the 2020 presidential election results in Georgia for President Trump, was disbarred in New York following his 2023 guilty plea to conspiracy to commit filing false documents. The New York appellate court ruled that Chesebro's criminal conduct seriously undermined constitutional democracy and violated his oath as an attorney. Chesebro had defended his actions but was found to have provided the Trump campaign with the legal framework and documentation that fueled the effort to overturn the election, expressing only limited remorse. His disbarment follows similar professional consequences for other Trump-aligned lawyers like Rudy Giuliani, who was disbarred for baseless election fraud claims. The decision came after a thorough review by the Attorney Grievance Committee and a referee's report that criticized Chesebro's cavalier attitude toward legal ethics and reporting obligations. The case is part of a broader investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election, illustrating ongoing legal and professional fallout for those involved.