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Iowa Code § 602.10122 (2026)

Grounds of revocation

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The following are sufficient causes for revocation or suspension: 1. When the attorney has been convicted of a felony. The record of conviction is conclusive evidence. 2. When the attorney is guilty of a willful disobedience or violation of the order of the court, requiring the attorney to do or forbear an act connected with or in the course of the attorney’s profession. 3. A willful violation of any of the duties of an attorney or counselor as prescribed in this article. 4. Doing any other act to which such a consequence is by law attached. 5. Soliciting legal business for the attorney or office, either by the attorney or representative. Nothing contained in this section shall be construed to prevent or prohibit listing in legal or other directories, law lists and other similar publications, or the publication of professional cards in any such lists, directories, newspapers or other publication. [C51, §1621; R60, §2711; C73, §218; C97, §324; C24, 27, 31, 35, 39, §10930; C46, 50, 54, 58, 62, 66, 71, 73, 75, 77, 79, 81, §610.24]\n\nTue Dec 09 22:00:12 2025 Iowa Code 2026, Chapter 602 (74, 2) 87 JUDICIAL BRANCH, §602.10127\n\n 83 Acts, ch 186, §10202(2) CS83, §602.10122 2020 Acts, ch 1063, §323; 2021 Acts, ch 80, §354

Notes of Decisions

Cited in 22 cases, 1996–2019 · leading case: Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Paul J. Bieber, 824 N.W.2d 514 (Iowa 2012).

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Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Paul J. Bieber, 824 N.W.2d 514 (Iowa 2012). · cites it 4× “” Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1). 6 6Iowa Code section 602.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. James Robert Keele, 795 N.W.2d 507 (Iowa 2011). · cites it 2× “The board invoked issue preclusion as to Keele’s conviction and stated the record of conviction was conclusive evidence “warranting revocation or suspension of his license to practice law, pursuant to Iowa Code § 602.10122 .” The commission concluded Keele violated rules 32:8.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Don Richard John Bauermeister, 927 N.W.2d 170 (Iowa 2019). · cites it 3× “2d at 13 ); see also Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1) (stating that when an attorney is convicted of a felony, “[t]he record of conviction is conclusive evidence”).”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Stanley A. Roush, 827 N.W.2d 711 (Iowa 2013). · cites it 2× “2d at 13 (citing Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1)). “The record of conviction is conclusive evidence.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Vicki Lorraine Ryan, 863 N.W.2d 20 (Iowa 2015). · cites it 2× “” Iowa Code § 602.10122 (4) (2013). The consequence of converting client funds is revocation of the attorney’s license regardless of the amount of funds the attorney converts.”

Iowa Supreme Court Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Williams, 675 N.W.2d 530 (Iowa 2004). “Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1) (2003). Williams’ felony convictions are conclusive evidence of her misconduct.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Brian Loren Stowe, 830 N.W.2d 737 (Iowa 2013). “Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1); Iowa Supreme Ct.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Blazek, 739 N.W.2d 67 (Iowa 2007). · cites it 2× “See Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1) (2005) (stating “[t]he record of conviction is conclusive evidence” in an attorney disciplinary action); Iowa Ct.”

Iowa Supreme Court Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Vinyard, 656 N.W.2d 127 (Iowa 2003). “Because Vin-yard has been found guilty of the felonies of money laundering and mail fraud- — • crimes involving dishonest intent — he violated DR 1-102(A)(3) prohibiting a lawyer from engaging in conduct involving moral turpitude.”

Iowa Supreme Court Bd. of Prof'l Ethics & Conduct v. Ronwin, 557 N.W.2d 515 (Iowa 1996). “Iowa Code § 602.10122 (3). The obligations of an attorney under the statute include the duties: (1) To maintain the respect due to the courts of justice and judicial officers.”

Iowa Supreme Court Attorney Disciplinary Bd. v. Springer, 904 N.W.2d 589 (Iowa 2017). “Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1) (2017). The Board recommends that we revoke Springer’s license.”

In re the Disciplinary Proceeding Against Smith, 170 Wash. 2d 721 (Wash. 2011). “761(f); Iowa Code § 602.10122 (1); Kan. R. Regarding Discipline of Attorneys R.”

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