DC Bar suspends Hunter Biden, orders disciplinary proceeding

The Washington, D.C., bar association on Tuesday suspended Hunter Biden, following his conviction on earlier this month on felony gun charges in Delaware.

In a filing, the D.C. Bar ordered the suspension according to Rule XI, § 10(c) which requires such action be taken after a member is found guilty of a serious crime. The rule also required the bar to immediately refer the member for a formal disciplinary proceeding. 

The ruling was published Tuesday morning in the District of Columbia Court of Appeals e-filing system. 

The suspension is not permanent and may be reversed following the outcome of the disciplinary proceeding from the Board on Professional Responsibility. 

A jury found Biden guilty on three federal charges on June 11, which include making a false statement on a gun application and being in possession of firearm while a drug user. The first son has not yet been sentenced, but he now faces up to 25 years in prison, and a fine of up to $750,000, according to court filings. However, first time offenders rarely get the maximum penalty.