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 9,001–9,050 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Brian Kalver Suspended, delinquent
Dimitrios Kalyvas Suspended, delinquent
Peggy Ann Kamen Suspended, delinquent
Peggy Jane Kamens Suspended, delinquent
Stephanie J. Kamerow Suspended, delinquent
Charles Shigeo Kamimura Suspended, delinquent
Steven Jay Kaminshine Suspended, delinquent
Kristen France Kaminski Suspended, delinquent
Robert A. Kaminski Suspended, delinquent
Michael Jon Kaminsky Suspended, delinquent
Stephanie Ellen Kaminsky Suspended, delinquent
Susan Lori Kaminsky Suspended, delinquent
Eric Scott Kamisher Suspended, delinquent
Andrew D. Kampel Suspended, delinquent
Judith Ruth Kampf Suspended, delinquent
Tara Goff Kamradt Suspended, delinquent
John Collins Kanaley Suspended, delinquent
Deborah Joy Kanarek Suspended, delinquent
Tova L. Kanarfogel Suspended, due to reregister
Michael David Kanarick Suspended, delinquent
Beatrice Eve Kandell Suspended, delinquent
Angie M. Kandil Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Joseph Kane Suspended, delinquent
Russell Lloyd Kane Suspended, delinquent
Sibyl Ann Kane Suspended, delinquent
Yosuke Kanegae Suspended, due to reregister
Athanassios Kanellopoulos Suspended, delinquent
Chung Eok Kang Suspended, delinquent
Doo Ung Kang Suspended, delinquent
Dowon Kang Suspended, delinquent
Eun Joo Kang Suspended, delinquent
Han Sung Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hancheol Kang Suspended, delinquent
Heum Jeng Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hong Seok Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hye Lim Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hyeon Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hyowon Kang Suspended, delinquent
Hyun Su Kang Suspended, delinquent
Jae Pil Kang Suspended, delinquent
Jinying Jeanne Kang Suspended, delinquent
Jiwon Kang Suspended, delinquent
Min Koo Kang Suspended, delinquent
Minho Kang Suspended, delinquent
Myung-Gu Kang Suspended, delinquent
Sang Jin Kang Suspended, delinquent
Sang-Yup Kang Suspended, delinquent
Shi Kang Suspended, delinquent
Shin Ho Kang Suspended, delinquent
Shin-Taeg Kang 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.