John Eastman, an attorney who played a central role in efforts to overturn the 2020 presidential election results, has been disbarred in California. The California Supreme Court on Wednesday declined to review his appeal of a lower court's recommendation to strip him of his law license, instead ordering his disbarment.

Eastman was a key figure in developing legal strategies aimed at reversing the 2020 election outcome in favor of then-President Trump. His efforts included drafting memos outlining potential paths to challenge the election results and advising on various legal maneuvers.

The disbarment stems from a California State Bar disciplinary proceeding that examined Eastman's conduct related to the 2020 election. A lower court had previously recommended that Eastman lose his law license based on findings related to his professional conduct during this period.

Eastman's legal team indicated they plan to continue fighting the decision. According to his attorney, they will seek review before the U.S. Supreme Court, representing their next avenue of appeal in the case.

The California disbarment represents a significant professional consequence for Eastman's role in the post-2020 election legal challenges. The decision effectively prohibits him from practicing law in California, where he had been licensed.