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 10,601–10,650 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Vu Xuan Le Suspended, delinquent
Erwan Alain Le Meur Suspended, delinquent
Brenda Lee Leach Suspended, delinquent
John Wyly Leach Suspended, delinquent
Mary Magdalen Leach Suspended, delinquent
Nicholas Nathaniel Leach Suspended, delinquent
Bonita Constance Leadem Suspended, delinquent
Gregory Patrick Leahy Suspended, delinquent
Timothy J. Leahy Suspended, delinquent
Carolyn Hogan Leary Suspended, currently registered
Nora Gleason Leary Suspended, due to reregister
Michael Leathes Suspended, delinquent
Jeffrey Michael Leavitt Suspended, delinquent
Lindsay Martin Leavitt Suspended, delinquent
Albert M. Lebeck Suspended, delinquent
Marsha Lebedev Suspended, delinquent
Kenneth Lebensold Suspended, delinquent
Michelle R. Leberfeld Suspended, delinquent
Marie-Helene Leblanc Suspended, delinquent
Yona Lebovic Suspended, delinquent
Barry Michael Lebovits Suspended, delinquent
Amy Teza Lebovitz Suspended, delinquent
Stephen Bogart Lebow Suspended, currently registered
Ilana Jennifer Lebowitz Suspended, delinquent
James Douglas Lebson Suspended, delinquent
Francesco Antonio Lecciso Suspended, delinquent
Anne Gaughan Lechartier Suspended, delinquent
Steven Mark Lecher Suspended, delinquent
Edward William Leckerling Suspended, delinquent
Sarah E. Leckie Suspended, delinquent
Michel Jean Vojtech Leclerc Suspended, delinquent
Anthony Frank Lecrichia Suspended, delinquent
Joanne Marie Leddy Suspended, delinquent
Karen Ann Leddy Suspended, delinquent
Deborah Gale Lederer Suspended, delinquent
Jonathan Roberts Lederer Suspended, delinquent
Barbara Ann Lederman Suspended, currently registered
Michael G. Lederman Suspended, currently registered
Robert E. Lederman Suspended, delinquent
Christopher John Ledoux Suspended, delinquent
Lisa Marie Ledoux Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Renwei Lee Suspended, delinquent
Angela Min Lee Suspended, delinquent
Austin Kenneth Lee Suspended, delinquent
B. Christopher Lee Suspended, currently registered
Barry Christopher Lee Suspended, delinquent
Brian Lee Suspended, delinquent
Bruce R. Lee Suspended, delinquent
Byeong Jin Lee Suspended, delinquent
Byoung Hoon Lee 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.