why was lawyer andrew freund sr suspended

by Mrs. Clementine Baumbach I Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago 8 min read

What happened to Andrew Freund?

Police found his body in a shallow grave, wrapped in plastic, per a press conference on Wednesday. Both Andrew Freund Sr. and JoAnn Cunningham, Freund’s mother, have been charged with five counts of murder in connection to the death of their son, according to a press conference given by Crystal Lake police on Wednesday.

What happened to David Freund of Riverside law?

Until recently, Freund practiced law in Riverside. A man who answered at a phone number listed for Freund’s law office on Thursday described Freund as an “independent contractor” but would not provide additional information and declined to give his name. “He doesn’t work here no more,” according to the man, who said he last saw Freund a week ago.

Is Freund still a lawyer?

The suspension was stayed after 90 days in January 2016 and Freund was placed on probation and allowed to practice law again. He was allowed to continue practicing law as long as he meets the requirements of his probation, which include continuing treatment for substance abuse.

Why did FRE Freund lose his license?

Freund’s license was suspended for two years in October 2015. The Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission of the Supreme Court of Illinois at the time found he was convicted of indirect criminal contempt for violating a court order while he served as JoAnn Cunningham’s divorce attorney.

Why was the ARDC suspended?

In October 2015, the ARDC suspended it after Freund violated a court order while representing Joann Cunningham in her divorce case. Cunningham, AJ Freund's mother, is currently serving a 35-year sentence for the murder of the 5-year-old boy.

Is Andrew Freund's license suspended?

Prior to the Illinois Supreme Court's January ruling, Freund's law license was suspended in 2019 on an interim basis, and he was not allowed to practice law. It wasn't the first time the state's Attorney Registration and Disciplinary Commission decided to suspend his license. Law License Of Andrew Freund Suspended ... Again.