The Florida Supreme Court in recent court orders disciplined eight attorneys, revoking the license of two, suspending five, and reprimanding one.

Marie Delapena, P.O. Box 135184, Clermont, suspended due to a felony conviction effective 30 days following a July 9 court order. (Admitted to Practice: 2019) On or about June 20, 2025, a jury in a federal criminal proceeding found Delapena guilty of 15 felony counts of Wire Fraud and 22 felony counts of Bank Fraud. Delapena’s sentencing hearing is scheduled for September 3, 2025. The Supreme Court of Florida has ordered that a referee recommend the appropriate disciplinary sanction for Delapena’s criminal misconduct. (Case No. SC2024-1812)

Michael B. Halla, 187 Rolling Ct., Lancaster, TX, interim felony suspension effective 30 days following a July 14 court order. (Admitted to Practice: 2017) Halla was convicted of two counts of Criminally Negligent Homicide in Ellis Co. Texas Case Nos. 49466CR and 49465CR. (Case No. SC2025-1005)

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