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.
Top NY Debt Collection Issues
- 1. Attempts to collect debt not owed 19,773
- 2. Written notification about debt 10,490
- 3. False statements or representation 4,464
- 4. Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,438
- 5. Communication tactics 3,782
Data through 2026-03-25. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Showing 851–900 of 24,037 all discipline records
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Abby Joy Avroch | Suspended, delinquent |
| Asmaa Awad-Farid | Suspended, currently registered |
| Mansoor Usman Awan | Suspended, delinquent |
| Oluwafunso Adesola Aweda | Suspended, delinquent |
| Taaka Kpanafata Awori | Suspended, delinquent |
| Omotola Oluwafunke Awosika | Suspended, delinquent |
| Yaw Ofori Awuah | Suspended, delinquent |
| Aaron Howard Axel | Suspended, delinquent |
| Blair Axel | Suspended, delinquent |
| Jay Gordon Axelrod | Suspended, currently registered |
| Jill L. Axelrod | Suspended, delinquent |
| Zachary Tabor Axelrod | Suspended, delinquent |
| Robert Barclay Axford | Suspended, delinquent |
| Ares Demetrius Axiotis | Suspended, delinquent |
| Karen Jean Axt | Suspended, delinquent |
| Julie Ann Karson Ayala | Suspended, delinquent |
| Manuel Ayarra | Suspended, delinquent |
| Tankut Aydin | Suspended, delinquent |
| Ann Haley Ayers | Suspended, delinquent |
| John L. Ayers | Suspended, delinquent |
| Lyle Brett Ayes | Suspended, delinquent |
| Kafayat Morenike Aylesworth | Suspended, delinquent |
| Akintayo Abimbola Ayorinde | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Mathieu Ayotte | Suspended, delinquent |
| Christopher John Ayres | Suspended, currently registered |
| Oritseweyimi O. Ayu | Disbarred |
| Ramin Azadegan | Suspended, delinquent |
| Shlomo Azarbad | Suspended, delinquent |
| Vartan Aznavoorian Ii | Suspended, delinquent |
| Keren Azulay | Suspended, delinquent |
| Nat John Azznara | Disbarred |
| Salvatore Vincent Azzoline | Disbarred |
| Margaret Joann Babb | Suspended, delinquent |
| Lance B. Babbit | Suspended, currently registered |
| Yuri Nicolaevich Babin | Suspended, delinquent |
| Bruce H. Babitt | Suspended, due to reregister |
| Kevin I. Babitz | Suspended, delinquent |
| Nise Francisca Bacallao | Suspended, delinquent |
| Bryan Joseph Bach | Suspended, delinquent |
| Michael Paul Bach | Disbarred |
| Scott L. Bach | Suspended, delinquent |
| Karen Bacharach | Suspended, delinquent |
| Rik Andrew Bachman | Suspended, delinquent |
| Robert Nicolas Bachner | Suspended, delinquent |
| Darmin T. Bachu | Suspended, currently registered |
| Marc Thomas Bacigalupo | Suspended, delinquent |
| Susan E. Backstrom | Suspended, delinquent |
| David French Bacon | Suspended, delinquent |
| Elizabeth Logsdon Bacon | Suspended, due to reregister |
| Christopher Bacotti | 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.