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Suge Knight’s Attorney David Kenner, Who Recently Sought to Withdraw From His Case, Faces Potential Disbarment Over Protective Order Violation and Misconduct Claims

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The Stakes at the State Bar Court

With his criminal conviction now final, the California State Bar Court initiated formal disciplinary proceedings under Business and Professions Code §§ 6101-6102​​.

As of July 18, 2024, the State Bar Court ruled that Kenner’s misconduct merited a formal hearing to determine:

"Whether the facts and circumstances surrounding the violation of which respondent was convicted involved moral turpitude or other misconduct warranting discipline, and if so found, the discipline to be imposed." 

Under California law, conviction of a crime involving moral turpitude—conduct contrary to justice, honesty, or good morals—can result in summary disbarment. The stakes could not be higher: if found guilty, Kenner will be permanently stripped of his ability to practice law.

The State Bar Court has scheduled the next status conference for May 5, 2025 before Judge Dennis G. Saab​. Trial dates and potential discipline will hinge on whether Kenner's actions are adjudged to meet the high standard of “moral turpitude.”

Abatement or Delay?

In a separate maneuver, Kenner’s legal team recently negotiated a Stipulation and Proposed Order to Abate Action​. This agreement, signed November 14, 2024, temporarily pauses proceedings pending resolution of a related State Bar investigation (Case No. 24-0-17730)​.

The parties acknowledged in court documents:

"The Parties discussed and agreed upon an approach for a universal settlement that includes the present action as well as the Respondent’s pending State Bar Investigation." 

Thus, while Kenner’s discipline remains pending, the clock is ticking.

Fallout: What Does This Mean for Suge Knight and Others?

Kenner’s recent attempt to withdraw from Suge Knight’s defense—denied by a Los Angeles judge who ruled it was too close to trial—now takes on ominous significance. Is Kenner’s sudden desire to bail out linked to his own legal peril?

Given Kenner’s mishandling of confidential materials in the Prakazrel Michel case, serious questions arise about his access to protected information in other high-stakes matters—especially Knight’s ongoing civil retrial.

Kenner has also represented Tory Lanez, who was convicted of shooting and harassing Megan Thee Stallion.

Kenner’s recent conduct begs the question, if he mishandled protected materials in the past, could confidential information, witnesses, victims, or informants now be at risk?

Could Kenner’s current or former clients possess leverage over Kenner—knowing he violated protective orders before—and use that information to pressure or manipulate him?

Kenner’s downfall should serve as a flashing red warning to the entire legal community. Protective orders are not suggestions; they are binding court orders with the force of law.

As articulated in the protective order Kenner violated:

“No discovery material shall be provided to any individual or entity except as provided herein… or as further ordered by the Court.” 

Violations of such orders endanger witnesses, taint trials, and erode the integrity of the justice system.

No lawyer—no matter how high-profile—can place personal interests above their sworn ethical duties.Samuel Lopez

The coming months will determine whether Kenner is allowed to remain a lawyer—or if his decades-long career will be erased under the heavy gavel of the State Bar Court.

One thing is certain: the legal community, the entertainment world, and the broader public will be watching.

Case citation: Kenner, David Elliot. SBC-24-C-30417 (Los Angeles, filed June 27, 2024) before Judicial Officer Dennis G. Saab, Conviction Referral case.

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