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 8,851–8,900 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Richard Joseph Jordan Suspended, currently registered
Robert J. Jordan Jr Suspended, delinquent
Susan Lynch Jordan Suspended, delinquent
Whitney Jevoun Jordan Suspended, delinquent
Edward John Jordanich Suspended, delinquent
Suzanne Jorgensen Suspended, delinquent
Elizabeth Ann Jorgenson Suspended, delinquent
James Ronald Velasco Jose Suspended, delinquent
Gregory Thomas Josefsberg Suspended, delinquent
Ariel Joseph Suspended, delinquent
Charles E. Joseph Suspended, delinquent
Cheryl Camille Joseph Suspended, delinquent
Joshua Mines Joseph Suspended, delinquent
Meril L. Joseph Suspended, delinquent
Jessica J. Josephson Suspended, delinquent
Jennelle London Joset Suspended, delinquent
Catherine Hannah Josh Suspended, delinquent
Seema Joshi Suspended, delinquent
Selika Balm Josiah Suspended, delinquent
Gerald Jospitre Suspended, delinquent
Jerry Harold Joszef Suspended, delinquent
Steven Charles Joszef Suspended, delinquent
Jerome Jotterand Suspended, delinquent
Ramy Joudeh Suspended, currently registered
Heidi-Hakone Louise Jovanovic Suspended, delinquent
Clayton Thomas Joy Suspended, delinquent
Martin Alastair Joy Suspended, delinquent
Deepak John Joyce Suspended, delinquent
Elizabeth Ann Joyce Suspended, delinquent
Rachael Ellen Joyce Suspended, delinquent
William Michael Joyce Suspended, currently registered
Barbra Ruth Joyner Suspended, delinquent
Michael Francis Joynt Suspended, delinquent
Usha Joyrama Suspended, delinquent
Steven J. Jozwiak Suspended, delinquent
Soonah Ju Suspended, delinquent
Paula Catherine Juba Suspended, delinquent
Jason Stephen Juceam Suspended, delinquent
Cynthia N. Juco Suspended, currently registered
Harold Theodore Judd Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Derek Judge Suspended, delinquent
Donald J. Judge Suspended, delinquent
Miriam Sue Judlowe Suspended, delinquent
Keith Duane Jue Suspended, delinquent
Goldi Sharon Juer Suspended, delinquent
Christian L. Juergens Suspended, currently registered
Peter Lyon Juhas Suspended, delinquent
Adrienne Hunter Jules Suspended, delinquent
Claire Julhiet Suspended, delinquent
Suzanne Monique Juliana 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.