LEXINGTON, Ky. — For years, Eric C. Conn lived a lavish and extravagant lifestyle, by banking millions of dollars on his way to becoming one of the nation’s foremost attorneys representing clients in search of disability benefits.

That all came to an end in April, when he pleaded guilty to federal theft and bribery charges. In doing so, he finally admitted what many had long suspected — that his legal practice was built on fraud.

And now, it appears his fall has depleted his financial resources as well, according to Conn and his attorney. Today, Conn filed a motion asking a federal judge to declare him eligible for a public defender.

In doing so, Conn told the court that he is, quite simply, broke.

“First, the defendant qualifies financially,” the motion states. “He has no assets or resources, liquid or otherwise. The United States has obtained judgments against Defendant for restitution, fines, civil damages and bond forfeiture in the tens of millions of dollars.”

In an affidavit, Conn further writes that his only income has been fee checks from Social Security, and those are now being taken by the government. He further says that all of his property has been seized, and the only remaining bank account he had was an anonymous account with the Bank of Guatemala. Conn writes that the account initally, “had $40,000. By time taken in custody, I was no longer able to withdraw money, so think it had been depleted (sic).”

The only debts he lists are the restitution, fines, civil damages and bond forfeiture from the criminal and civil judgments against him, which he values as, “unsure, millions.”

Conn further asks that his current attorney, Scott White, be appointed as his public defender.

The request has been submitted to a judge for review.