On Friday, July 11, 2025, the Board of Immigration Appeals issued a disbarment order against attorney Lindsay Arroyo, prohibiting her from practicing before the Board, Immigration Courts, and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). The decision, effective May 2, 2025, follows an earlier immediate suspension order issued on the same date.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Lindsay Arroyo.”
The disbarment stems from a Joint Notice of Intent to Discipline, which proposed Arroyo’s removal from practice due to her prior disbarment in Colorado. According to the Board’s ruling, Arroyo failed to respond to the notice, prompting the adoption of the proposed sanction under federal regulations. The regulation, 8 C.F.R. § 10003.105(a)(2), directs the Board to implement the proposed discipline unless specific considerations justify a different outcome. The Board found no such considerations in Arroyo’s case.
As part of the order, Arroyo is required to comply with the directives outlined in the Board’s prior suspension order. She must also inform the Board of any additional disciplinary actions taken against her. The disbarment order will be publicly available, including at Immigration Courts and relevant DHS offices, to ensure transparency.
Arroyo retains the right to petition for reinstatement to practice before the Board, Immigration Courts, and DHS, as outlined in 8 C.F.R. § 10003.107. However, her ability to resume practice will depend on meeting the conditions outlined in the regulation.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
