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An Oklahoma attorney is locked in a high-stakes battle with the state bar association over his constitutional right to speak out against government misconduct. The bar is attempting an emergency suspension of his law license without a hearing or trial, citing his choice of words when defending citizens' rights.
The Emergency Suspension Attempt
The Oklahoma Bar Association has filed paperwork seeking to immediately suspend attorney Ron's license based primarily on his Facebook posts and public statements. According to Ron, the bar association objects to his language when criticizing judicial processes and educating citizens about their rights at administrative hearings.
The suspension attempt centers on Ron's posts explaining that an administrative law judge at the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana Authority lacked the power to jail audience members. Ron also informed citizens of their right to applaud or express disapproval during these public proceedings.
Exposing Judicial Misconduct Gets Lawyer in Trouble
Ron's legal troubles intensified after he successfully challenged what he describes as a corrupt administrative process. He details how he caught an administrative law judge communicating improperly with opposing counsel through the hearing clerk, a serious violation of legal ethics.
The judge in question was allegedly falling asleep during hearings and denying people due process. Ron's advocacy led to that judge no longer hearing cases, but the bar association was not pleased with his methods.
Multiple Government Entities Target Accountability Advocate
The bar association is not alone in its opposition to Ron's work. He lists a growing roster of government entities that consider him a problem: the City of Tulsa, Tulsa County Sheriff's Department, Tulsa County 14th Judicial District, and now the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Despite this institutional pushback, Ron emphasizes that his clients support his approach. His consulting company has hundreds of satisfied clients who appreciate his willingness to fight the system on their behalf.
Constitutional Rights Don't End at Bar Admission
Ron challenges the bar association's authority to strip him of his First Amendment rights simply because he holds a law license. He points to his oath of office, which required him to uphold and defend the Constitution but included no provision requiring him to surrender his own constitutional protections.
The attorney argues that his oath actually compels him to speak out against government overreach and judicial corruption, regardless of whether bar officials find his language appropriate.
Taking the Fight to the Supreme Court
Undeterred by the suspension threat, Ron vows to fight the bar association all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court if necessary. He views this as a fundamental battle over whether attorneys can maintain their constitutional rights while practicing law.
The case raises critical questions about professional regulation versus free speech rights. Ron's willingness to risk his career suggests he believes the stakes extend far beyond his individual situation.
What Happens Next Remains Unclear
As Ron prepares for upcoming accountability journalism work in Boston and continues his legal practice, the bar association's next move remains uncertain. The emergency suspension attempt represents an escalation that could set precedent for how far professional boards can go in policing attorneys' speech.
The full livestream reveals more details about Ron's strategy and the specific incidents that triggered the bar association's action.
