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Both of the Obamas decided to allow their licenses to lapse, since they were no longer going to be active lawyers; Barack ran for the presidency and Michelle focused on her family and being First Lady. However, it is a myth that there was some problem with either of their licenses; they simply allowed them to become inactive. It should be noted that since both the Obamas were lawyers in good standing, they could decide to renew the licenses and return to the practice of law at some future time.
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∙ 12y agoNo, this is a myth, spread by conservative Republicans who dislike the two of them and want to ascribe sinister purposes to everything they do. (In fairness, similar conspiracy theories have followed a number of presidents and their wives.) In this case, there is nothing "questionable" at all. It is very normal for non-practicing attorneys to let their license lapse or to ask for the license to be put on "inactive" status. Since neither is currently practicing law (Barack is president, Michelle is First Lady), they both decided not to maintain a legal practice of any kind. Most reliable sources have noted that they were both in good standing and could certainly resume a legal practice one day if either of them wanted to do so.
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∙ 11y agoYes.
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Was Barack Obama Licened to Practice Law in Ill?
Yes, Barack Obama had a license to practice law in Illinois, but when he began focusing more on politics than on being an attorney, he let the license expire. It is currently "inactive" but can be renewed whenever he chooses to return to the legal profession.
Is Barack Obama's law license on voluntary inactive status in Illinois?
Yes, and this is normal when any attorney decides he or she no longer is going to practice law. President Obama voluntarily let his law license lapse, since he was planning to focus on his political career. But because he was an attorney in good standing, he can renew his license any time, if he decides to return to practicing law.
Does Obama have a license to practice law?
He can. And he did for a number of years (mostly civil rights law). But when he decided to run for political office, he allowed his law license to expire, and it was placed on "inactive" status. If he ever decides to go back to being a lawyer, he can renew his license and resume the practice of law, since he left the profession in good standing.
Why was Obama's law license inactivated in 2002?
Mr Obama, who was then a state senator, decided to let his law license expire, because he was going to focus on politics exclusively and he knew he was no longer going to practice law. Since he left the legal profession in good standing, he can renew his license and return to being an attorney if he ever decides to do so.
Where did Pres Obama practice law?
In Chicago.
Where did Barack Obama do his training and education requirement Licenses?
Mr. Obama is not a certified elementary or high school teacher, so he does not have (nor does he need) these kinds of certifications. However, he did receive his law degree from Harvard University and then received his license to practice law.
Can you practice law in Arkansas without a license?
No.
Do lawyers need to disclose their license number?
A license number will validate that they are authorized to practice law. If they don't have one, they can't legally practice law.
Was Obama's law degree inactivated in 2002?
Not exactly. When Mr. Obama decided to focus on a career in politics, he soon realized he would no longer have time to practice law. So he voluntarily allowed his law license to expire. Since he left the legal field in good standing, all he has to do, if he wants to be a lawyer again, is renew his license (and take any courses needed to update his skills).
How much has Barack Obama received in earmarks?
law practice
Is Barack Obama lawyer license revoked?
No, this is an internet myth, and it is not true. Neither his law degree nor his law license was ever revoked. The degree was awarded, with academic honors, in 1991 from Harvard Law School. And as for the law license, Mr. Obama voluntarily decided to leave the legal profession to run for political office, so he allowed his license to expire. It is currently on "inactive" status, since he is not an active lawyer. But because he left the legal profession in good standing, he can go back to law any time he wants and he can renew his law license.
Was President Barack Obama involuntarily ordered by the courts of Illinois to stop practicing law in Illinois for lying?
No, this is an internet myth and it is completely false. In fact, it has been debunked many times. Mr. Obama did not have his law license taken away, nor did he get in any trouble in Illinois. Rather, he decided to stop being an attorney and focus entirely on his political career; and since he was not going to practice law any more, he voluntarily allowed his license to expire. But since he left the legal profession in good standing, he could easily renew the license if he ever decides to practice law again.
