On Monday, June 30, 2025, the Supreme Court of Oklahoma suspended attorney Ledger Wade Newman from practicing law on an interim basis.
The case is entitled “State of Oklahoma ex rel Oklahoma Bar Association v. Ledger Wade Newman,” with case no. 7903.
The decision follows the Oklahoma Bar Association’s submission of certified documents related to a case in McCurtain County, Oklahoma, titled State of Oklahoma v. Ledger Newman, Case No. CF-2024-155. The documents included information, a probable cause affidavit, supplemental information for after a former conviction, amended information, amended supplemental information, and a deferment. The respondent pleaded no contest to the charge of felony Driving While Under the Influence of Alcohol.
Under Rule 7.3 of the Rules Governing Disciplinary Proceedings, the Supreme Court may immediately suspend a lawyer upon receiving certified copies of a guilty plea, an order deferring judgment and sentence, or an indictment with judgment and sentence. These documents serve as conclusive evidence for disciplinary action. The court’s order, issued in compliance with these rules, mandates Newman’s interim suspension from legal practice until further notice.
Newman has been directed to show cause, explaining why the suspension should not remain in effect.
According to Avvo.com, Mr. Newman is an attorney in Broken Bow, Oklahoma. He acquired his law license in Oklahoma in 2020.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
