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 7,401–7,450 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Sangik Han Suspended, delinquent
Seung Han Suspended, delinquent
Seunghyuck Han Suspended, delinquent
Seungsoo Han Suspended, delinquent
Soomie Kim Han Suspended, delinquent
Wei Han Suspended, delinquent
Wonkyu Han Suspended, delinquent
Woong Han Suspended, delinquent
Xu Asahi Han Suspended, delinquent
Yale Han Suspended, delinquent
Yoon Kyung Han Suspended, delinquent
Yue Han Suspended, delinquent
Yumiko Hanaeda Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Terence Hanahoe Suspended, delinquent
Maher Hanna Hanania Suspended, delinquent
John William Hanauer Suspended, delinquent
Theresa Rose Hanczor Suspended, delinquent
Brendan Crull Hand Suspended, delinquent
Sumit Handa Suspended, delinquent
Matthew S. Handel Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Michael Handelsmann Suspended, delinquent
Eric Joshua Handler Suspended, due to reregister
Heidi Lynn Handler Suspended, delinquent
William L. Handler Suspended, delinquent
Darian Gerrod Hands Suspended, delinquent
Aram Gabriel Hanessian Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Hanin Suspended, delinquent
Robert John Hankes Suspended, currently registered
Blair G. Hankey Suspended, delinquent
Angela Nicole Hanks Suspended, delinquent
Jonathan David Hanks Suspended, delinquent
David J. Hanley Suspended, delinquent
Jessica Hanley Suspended, delinquent
Seth David Hanlon Suspended, delinquent
Thomas Jr Ward Hanlon Suspended, delinquent
Kevin W. Hanly Suspended, delinquent
Audley David Hanna Jr. Suspended, delinquent
Catherine Elinor Ruth Hanna Suspended, delinquent
John Hanna Suspended, delinquent
Joseph John Hanna Jr. Suspended, delinquent
Mark Patrick Hanna Suspended, delinquent
Mark Daniel Hannan Suspended, delinquent
Stephen F. Hannigan Suspended, delinquent
John Michael Hannon Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Hansburg Suspended, delinquent
Christian Banks Hansen Suspended, delinquent
Dawn Renee Hansen Suspended, delinquent
Gregory Scott Hansen Suspended, delinquent
James C. Hansen Suspended, delinquent
Jared Everett Hansen 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.