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 12,701–12,750 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Paul Mathew Melocowsky Suspended, delinquent
Kevin Patrick Melody Suspended, delinquent
Leon Melohn Suspended, delinquent
Ellen Susan Meltzer Suspended, delinquent
Harold Joseph Meltzer Suspended, delinquent
Stacy Beth Meltzer Suspended, delinquent
Susan Joan Meltzer Suspended, due to reregister
William Victor Meltzer Suspended, currently registered
Vivek Melwani Suspended, delinquent
Michael M. Membrado Suspended, delinquent
Ruth Mendel Suspended, delinquent
Abby Mendelsohn Suspended, delinquent
Brenna Hope Mendelsohn Suspended, delinquent
Jeffrey Robert Mendelsohn Suspended, delinquent
Cheryl Neel Mendelson Suspended, delinquent
Nathan Landon Mendenhall Suspended, delinquent
Jiuliano Mendes Maurer Suspended, delinquent
Gail Marie Mendez Suspended, delinquent
Oriana Mendez Suspended, delinquent
Rosaura Mendez Suspended, delinquent
Felipe Mendoza Holguin Suspended, delinquent
Ashley U. Menendez Suspended, delinquent
Walter Michael Meneses Suspended, delinquent
Alexandria Christina Menezes Suspended, delinquent
Qian Meng Suspended, delinquent
Ting Meng Suspended, delinquent
Kyle Ward Menges Suspended, delinquent
Donna L. Menghini Suspended, delinquent
Bruce Allan Menin Suspended, delinquent
Paul Tonyo Mensah Suspended, delinquent
Angelique A. Mentis Suspended, delinquent
Marjorie Josel Menza Suspended, delinquent
Richard Stanley Wilder Menzi Suspended, currently registered
Norman Meranus Suspended, delinquent
Sherry T. Merber Suspended, delinquent
Arthur Wyler Mercado Suspended, delinquent
Carmen Leonor Penalosa Mercado Suspended, delinquent
Cesar E. Mercado-Santaella Suspended, delinquent
Kim Victoria Mercado-Washington Suspended, delinquent
Charleen Enid Merced Agosto Suspended, delinquent
Craig William Mercer Suspended, delinquent
Eric Howard Mercer Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Lynne Mercer Suspended, delinquent
Stephen C. Mercer Suspended, delinquent
Michelle Ann-Marie Merchant Suspended, delinquent
Matthew Thomas Mercier Suspended, delinquent
Rachelle Suzanne Mercier Suspended, delinquent
William Charles Mercier Suspended, delinquent
Douglas Brock Merel Suspended, delinquent
Pnina Merfish 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.