Stephen Ralls, Esq., Witness-Appellant v. United States

CHOY, Circuit Judge:

Stephen Ralls, Esq. (“Ralls”), a criminal defense attorney, appeals the district court’s order denying in part his motion to quash a grand jury subpoena which required him to provide information regarding a client/fee-payer. Ralls also appeals from the district court’s order holding him in contempt for failure to provide information pursuant to court orders.

Upon examination of Ralls’ sealed affidavit, we find that the client/fee-payer’s identity and the fee arrangements are inextricably linked to privileged communications and are therefore privileged. Having jurisdiction…