In Re: Stephen C. Leblanc
In Re: Stephen C. Leblanc, No. 2025-OB-01267 (La. Nov. 19, 2025).
Opinion text
Supreme Court of Louisiana
November 19, 2025
Chief Deputy Clerk of Court
For the Court
The Supreme Court of the State of Louisiana
IN RE: STEPHEN C. LEBLANC
No. 2025-OB-01267
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RE: Office of Disciplinary Counsel - Applicant Other; Stephen Carver LeBlanc
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pplicant Other; Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu
of discipline;
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November 19, 2025
Petition for permanent resignation from the practice of law in lieu of discipline
granted. See order.
CRC
JLW
JDH
WJC
JBM
PDG
JMG
11/19/2025 "See News Release 051 for any Concurrences and/or Dissents."
SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
NO. 2025-OB-1267
IN RE: STEPHEN C. LEBLANC
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ORDER
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The Office of Disciplinary Counsel (“ODC”) has commenced an investigation into
allegations that respondent committed the crime of corrupt influencing, possessed with the intent
to distribute a controlled dangerous substance, introduced contraband into a penal institution,
mismanaged client funds, failed to account for client funds in his possession, and upon the
termination of the attorney -client relationship, made disparaging and untruthful remarks against
the former client. Respondent now seeks to permanently resign from the practice of law in lieu of
discipline. The ODC has concurred in respondent’s petition.
Having considered the Petition for Permanent Resignation from the Practice of Law filed
by Stephen C. LeBlanc, Louisiana Bar Roll number 8208, and the concurrence thereto filed by the
ODC,
IT IS ORDERED that the request of Stephen C. LeBlanc for permanent resignation in lieu
of discipline be and is hereby granted pursuant to Supreme Court Rule XIX, § 20.1 and Rule 5.5
of the Rules of Professional Conduct.
IT IS FURTH ER ORDERED that Stephen C. LeBlanc shall be permanently prohibited
from practicing law in Louisiana or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted to the practice
of law; shall be permanently prohibited from seeking readmission to the practice of law in this
state or in any other jurisdiction in which he is admitted; and shall be permanently prohibited from
seeking admission to the practice of law in any jurisdiction.
NEW ORLEANS, LOUISIANA, this _____ day of ______________________________,
2025.
FOR THE COURT:
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JUSTICE, SUPREME COURT OF LOUISIANA
19th
November