On Monday, March 3, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals disbarred Attorney Mark Edward Scabavea from practicing before the Board, Immigration Courts, and the Department of Homeland Security, effective January 29, 2025.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Mark Edward Scabavea.”
The decision follows a series of disciplinary actions stemming from Scabavea’s disbarment by the Supreme Court of Colorado on December 20, 2024. In response, the Disciplinary Counsel for the Executive Office for Immigration Review and the Department of Homeland Security filed a joint petition on January 13, 2025, seeking his immediate suspension. The board approved the suspension on January 29, 2025.
Scabavea was required to respond to the allegations in the joint notice but failed to do so within the allotted time, effectively admitting the claims and forfeiting his right to a hearing. The board adopted the proposed sanction of disbarment due to his lack of response and the prior Colorado ruling.
Scabavea must comply with the suspension terms, notify the board of further disciplinary actions, and may seek reinstatement under specific federal regulations.
According to avvo.com, Mr. Scabavea is an attorney in Lakewood, Colorado.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
