Attorney Discipline Records

Most of New York's licensed attorneys never face discipline. But when a lawyer is disbarred, suspended, or resigns while under investigation, that outcome becomes part of the public record. This page compiles those records from the New York State Office of Court Administration attorney-registration database, cross-referenced against Consumer Financial Protection Bureau complaint data (debt-collection, mortgage, and lending disputes are where attorney misconduct most often surfaces). Each entry reflects the bar's formal disposition: a recorded finding, not an allegation. See ourmethodology for how we source and verify every figure.

Consumer Complaint Context (CFPB)

Beyond bar discipline, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau tracks consumer complaints about debt collection, mortgage, and lending issues — common areas where attorney misconduct surfaces.

50,212
NY Debt Collection Complaints
26,543
NY Mortgage Complaints
1,042,199
National Debt Collection Complaints

Top NY Debt Collection Issues

  1. 1. Attempts to collect debt not owed 19,773
  2. 2. Written notification about debt 10,490
  3. 3. False statements or representation 4,464
  4. 4. Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,438
  5. 5. Communication tactics 3,782

Data through 2026-03-25. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.

Showing 551–600 of 24,037 all discipline records

Name Status
Katherine Palmer Andrews Suspended, due to reregister
Leroi John Andrews Suspended, delinquent
Leslie Andrews Suspended, delinquent
Joshua Fefferman Andriano Suspended, delinquent
Regina A. Andriolo Suspended, currently registered
Marguerite Marie Andro Suspended, delinquent
Gordon B. Andrus Suspended, delinquent
Yulia Andrusiv Suspended, delinquent
Dante A. Anello Disbarred
Stephen Frederick Anfang Suspended, delinquent
Alexia Hui Tsun Ang Suspended, delinquent
Angela Monique Angel Suspended, delinquent
Chita Olega Angeles Suspended, delinquent
Amanda Maria Angelini Suspended, delinquent
Samuel Hunt Angell Suspended, delinquent
Leonard Joseph Angelo Disbarred
Shannon Skinner Anglin Suspended, delinquent
Anne S. Angowitz Suspended, delinquent
Thomas F. Angstadt Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Egbuna Aniedobe Suspended, delinquent
Joseph Salvatore Anile Ii Disbarred
Effia Akyaa Aning Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Simon Anisfeld Suspended, delinquent
Renee Ann Anisko Suspended, delinquent
Joseph Steven Anker Suspended, delinquent
Nicole Jane Anker Suspended, due to reregister
Majed Farid Annabi Suspended, delinquent
Michael J. Annicelli Suspended, delinquent
Robert Mark Annis Suspended, delinquent
Edward S. Annunziato Suspended, delinquent
Chana Bruria Anolick Suspended, delinquent
Simon Benjamin Anolick Suspended, delinquent
Chioma Anopueme Suspended, delinquent
Iram Khan Ansari Suspended, delinquent
Kamran Ansari Suspended, delinquent
Alan Paul Ansell Disbarred
Daniel Anstey Suspended, delinquent
Anthony A. Antaki Suspended, delinquent
Scott Carlyle Antel Suspended, delinquent
David Burroughs Antheil Suspended, delinquent
Judith Shults Anthony Suspended, delinquent
Lara Shelly Anthony Suspended, due to reregister
Scott Allen Anthony Suspended, delinquent
Stephen Monyel Anthony Suspended, delinquent
Cecile C. Antier Suspended, delinquent
Suzanne Burrows Antippas Suspended, delinquent
Jethro M. Antoine Suspended, delinquent
Gemma Marilyn Antoine-Belton Suspended, currently registered
John P. Antonakos Suspended, delinquent
Kevin Gregory Antonik Suspended, delinquent

Disclaimer: This information is sourced from public state bar records. Discipline status reflects the state bar's records at the time of data collection. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does it mean when an attorney is disbarred?

Disbarment is the most severe disciplinary action a state bar can take. A disbarred attorney has had their license to practice law permanently revoked, typically due to serious ethical violations, criminal conduct, or repeated misconduct. There are currently 2,178 disbarred attorneys in our records.

How many attorneys have discipline records?

PlainAttorney tracks 24,037 attorneys with discipline records, including 2,178 disbarred, 21,141 suspended, and 718 who resigned while facing discipline. This data comes from public state bar records.

Can a disbarred attorney practice law?

No. A disbarred attorney cannot legally practice law. In some states, a disbarred attorney may petition for reinstatement after a waiting period (typically 5-7 years), but reinstatement is not guaranteed and requires demonstrating rehabilitation and fitness to practice.

Where does this discipline data come from?

All discipline data is sourced from public state bar registration records. These are official records maintained by state bar associations and courts. Data is updated quarterly. For the most current status, consult the relevant state bar directly.