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 8,501–8,550 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
David Ismailer Suspended, delinquent
Randi Lynn Ismailer Suspended, delinquent
Mitsuo Isoda Suspended, delinquent
Claro Paz Ison Suspended, delinquent
Evan S. Israel Suspended, delinquent
Steven Mark Israel Suspended, delinquent
Patricia Issberner Suspended, delinquent
Shimrit Itay Suspended, delinquent
Robert Jeffrey Itkin Suspended, delinquent
Robert Austen Ittner Suspended, delinquent
Debra Doris Iuliucci Suspended, delinquent
Ogniana Vassileva Ivanova Suspended, delinquent
Gordana Ivanovic Suspended, currently registered
Holger Iversen Suspended, delinquent
E Garrison Ives Suspended, delinquent
Shingo Iwachido Suspended, currently registered
Emiko Iwai Suspended, currently registered
Osamu Iwanami Suspended, currently registered
Rintaro Iwasaki Suspended, delinquent
Rebecca Healy Iwerks Suspended, delinquent
Ivie Enuwamhangbe Iyamu Suspended, delinquent
Marc Hideo Iyeki Suspended, currently registered
Ivette Iza Suspended, delinquent
Jose Antonio Izquierdo Suspended, currently registered
Sarah Katherine Jackel Suspended, delinquent
Sally Ann Jackle Suspended, delinquent
Albert Dru Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Bruce Alan Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Dartaganan Lebron Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Janene Danielle Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Jibril Hassan Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Joan Beverly Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Joseph Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Nicholas Damien Jackson Suspended, delinquent
Steven Eliot Jacob Suspended, delinquent
Brian J. Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Bruce Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
David Barnett Jacobs Suspended, currently registered
Douglas Elliot Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Eric Douglas Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Harry Russell Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
John Robert Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Mark Neil Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Michelle Scott Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Mitchell Bruce Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Ron L. Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Steven Edward Jacobs Suspended, currently registered
Yvonne Angela Jacobs Suspended, delinquent
Jesse Roy Jacobsen Suspended, delinquent
L Carl Jacobsen 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.