Minnesota Supreme Court Suspends Attorney Ayodele Ojo
The court issued the indefinite suspension following findings of harassment and discriminatory conduct.
Updated on Oct. 27, 2026 in Criminal Justice
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The Minnesota Supreme Court has indefinitely suspended West St. Paul attorney Ayodele Ojo for professional misconduct. The ruling follows accusations of harassment toward unrepresented parties and the use of racially charged language.
Why it matters
The disciplinary action addresses serious ethical breaches, including the violation of protective orders and improper communication with opposing parties. The suspension serves to enforce professional conduct standards within the state legal system.
Ojo is suspended indefinitely with an eight-month minimum wait before he may petition for reinstatement. The disciplinary action stems from findings of harassment and includes requirements for addressing client fund handling.
The players
Ayodele Ojo
An attorney based in West St. Paul who previously practiced law in Nigeria before his 2004 admission to the Minnesota bar.
Minnesota Supreme Court
The highest appellate court in the state of Minnesota which oversees attorney discipline and bar admissions.
Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility
The state agency tasked with investigating reports of ethical misconduct by attorneys licensed in Minnesota.
The details
Ojo was cited for contacting unrepresented parties through direct emails and phone calls, including text exchanges during a custody dispute. Additionally, the court highlighted that Ojo sent deposition questions to a victim in violation of a protective order.
Timeline
Ayodele Ojo was first admitted to the Minnesota bar in 2004.
The Minnesota Supreme Court issued the official suspension order on October 27, 2026.
Legal Context
The Minnesota Supreme Court frequently enforces the Minnesota Rules of Professional Conduct to maintain integrity within the legal bar. Recent disciplinary actions reflect a standard of strict adherence to communication protocols when dealing with non-represented individuals.
Clients or parties involved in ongoing cases with Ojo should seek guidance regarding their legal representation status. Residents can remain informed of attorney status changes through public records provided by the state legal oversight board.
The takeaway
Attorneys are strictly prohibited from contacting unrepresented parties directly if there is a conflict of interest or a protective order in place. Ethical compliance remains a mandatory requirement for maintaining a license to practice law in Minnesota.
Further reading
For more information on legal regulations in the state, visit Criminal Justice.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Minnesota Lawyer.
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