In legal terms, who can be disbarred?

The correct choice, a licensed attorney, can be disbarred as they are legal professionals authorized to practice law, and their conduct is governed by specific ethical standards and professional responsibilities. Disbarment is a disciplinary action taken by a state bar or licensing authority against attorneys who have violated legal ethics, committed serious misconduct, or failed to uphold the standards expected of legal practitioners.

In contrast, law students are not yet licensed and cannot be disbarred because they have not received their credentials to practice law. Judges, while they hold a significant position within the legal system, are typically subject to different disciplinary processes that may not be referred to as disbarment. Legal secretaries are not licensed attorneys, and therefore, they do not fall under the same regulatory framework or face disbarment. Their role is more administrative and supportive in nature within the legal ecosystem.