In re John C. Carnes - Disbarment

Supreme Court of Missouri
en banc

17 April 2026 Supreme Court of Missouri Case # SC101544 In re: John C. Carnes, MBE # 30560 ORDER The Chief Disciplinary Counsel filed an information and motion for final discipline advising this Court that Respondent, John C. Carnes, pled guilty to one count of federal felony tax evasion that has been finally disposed in United States of America v. John C. Carnes, Case No. 4:22-cr-00282-HFS-1 (U.S. Dist. Ct., W.D. Mo.). This Court issued a show cause order why Respondent should not be disciplined pursuant to Rule 5.21(g) on March 3, 2026. Respondent did not file a response.
Having reviewed said information, it is now ordered by this Court that Respondent is disbarred pursuant to Rule 5.21, that his right and license to practice law in the State of Missouri is canceled, and that his name be stricken from the roll of attorneys in this state.
It is further ordered that Respondent comply in all respects with Rule 5.27 – Procedure Following a Disbarment or Suspension Order.
Fee pursuant to Rule 5.19(k) in the amount of $2,000.00 payable to the Clerk of this Court to the credit of the Advisory Committee Fund taxed to Respondent.
Costs taxed to Respondent.
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W. Brent Powell Chief Justice Note: To view any specific rule provisions cited in this order, please visit the pages for Supreme Court of Missouri Rule 4 and Rule 5. Please be aware the versions of the rules available online are those currently in effect and may have changed since this order issued.