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 9,401–9,450 of 21,002 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Alexander David Kharaz Suspended, delinquent
Karanah Maryam Khashiun Suspended, delinquent
Madhu Khatri Suspended, delinquent
Vaishali Khatri Suspended, delinquent
Roshni Khattar Suspended, delinquent
Nosheen Khawaja Suspended, delinquent
Rabia Khawar-Butt Suspended, delinquent
John Kheit Suspended, delinquent
Ataf Talib Khokhar Suspended, delinquent
Someera Fazal Khokhar Suspended, delinquent
Anita Khosla Suspended, currently registered
Arvand Khosravi Suspended, delinquent
Nicholas Khoudary Suspended, delinquent
Selina Khuu Suspended, delinquent
Timur N. Kibatullin Suspended, delinquent
Laura M. Kibbe Suspended, currently registered
Glenn Andrew Kiczales Suspended, delinquent
Barbara Sue Kider Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Jonathan B. Kiefer Suspended, delinquent
Lawrence B. Kiefer Suspended, delinquent
Nancy Louise Kiefer Suspended, delinquent
Kevin Raul Kieffer Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Joseph Kiely Suspended, delinquent
Lauri A. Kien Suspended, delinquent
Matthew William Kiene Suspended, delinquent
Francis Bosco Kieran Suspended, delinquent
Theodore Scott Kiesselbach Suspended, delinquent
Eliot T. Kieval Suspended, currently registered
Masahiro Kihara Suspended, delinquent
Akira Kikuchi Suspended, delinquent
Lavanya Kilaru Suspended, delinquent
Anders Kildsgaard Suspended, delinquent
Edward Andrew Kiley Suspended, delinquent
Maura Kate Kilgore Suspended, delinquent
Katherine Patricia Killalea Suspended, delinquent
John Henry Killeen Suspended, delinquent
Patricia A. Killian Suspended, delinquent
Andrea Y. Kim Suspended, delinquent
Ann Eun Kim Suspended, delinquent
Anne Jeesoo Kim Suspended, delinquent
Benita Hee Kim Suspended, delinquent
Beom Joon Kim Suspended, delinquent
Bio Kim Suspended, delinquent
Bokyoung Kim Suspended, delinquent
Bong Won Kim Suspended, delinquent
Bumjin Kim Suspended, delinquent
Byong Joon Kim Suspended, delinquent
Byoung Hee Kim Suspended, delinquent
Byoungchan Kim Suspended, delinquent
Cecilia Yuri Kim 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 2,190 disbarred attorneys in our records.

How many attorneys have discipline records?

PlainAttorney tracks 23,910 attorneys with discipline records, including 2,190 disbarred, 21,002 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.