The professional conduct of attorneys is generally regulated by each state's rules of professional conduct—which are often written by the state's highest court, and enforced through the disciplinary process administered by the state's bar association. The professional conduct of attorneys is also referred to as legal ethics and professional responsibility.

Attorneys can be disciplined for a variety of reasons, ranging from the failure to pay their bar dues to misappropriating client funds. The grounds upon which an attorney may be disciplined by the state bar association are generally located in the state bar association's disciplinary rules of professional conduct.

Some attorneys who have been disciplined are no longer eligible to practice law. You should inquire about an attorney’s disciplinary history on the state bar association’s website, or by calling the state bar association.

You should not hire an attorney whose license is been suspended or revoked and who is not eligible to practice law in your state. Each state has a disciplinary organization that receives, investigates, and resolves ethics complaints against attorneys licensed in the state.

In Alabama, the professional conduct of attorneys is regulated by the Alabama Rules of Professional Conduct, which are established by the Alabama Supreme Court and enforced by the Alabama State Bar through its disciplinary process. Attorneys in Alabama can face discipline for various infractions, including but not limited to failure to pay bar dues, misappropriation of client funds, or other ethical breaches. The Alabama State Bar's Office of General Counsel investigates complaints against attorneys and can impose sanctions ranging from reprimands to disbarment. It is crucial for individuals seeking legal representation to verify the disciplinary history of an attorney, which can be done through the Alabama State Bar's website or by contacting the bar association directly. Hiring an attorney who has a suspended or revoked license is not advisable, as they are not permitted to practice law in the state. The Alabama State Bar provides resources and a directory to check an attorney's status and disciplinary record.