Did Barack Obama give up his law license to avoid criminal investigation?

Answer 1

No, he did not. This is a very old urban myth, spread by people who were political opponents of Mr. Obama in 2008. President Obama was never under "criminal investigation." He gave up his law license in the mid 1990s, when he decided to devote his time to his political career and stop practicing law. But since he left the legal profession in good standing, he could easily renew his license, take any courses he needs to upgrade his skills, and return to practicing law again any time he wishes to do so.