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 17,401–17,450 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Nobuhiko Shimose Suspended, delinquent
Bongsam Shin Suspended, delinquent
Chang Hwan Shin Suspended, delinquent
Christine Shin Suspended, delinquent
Do Wook Shin Suspended, delinquent
Dong Gyun Shin Suspended, due to reregister
Dong Eun Shin Suspended, delinquent
Donghwan Shin Suspended, delinquent
Dongkyun Shin Suspended, delinquent
E Julia Shin Suspended, currently registered
Elizabeth Jeong-Ah Shin Suspended, delinquent
Eungyoung Shin Suspended, delinquent
Heung Chul Shin Suspended, delinquent
Ho Young Shin Suspended, delinquent
Hochul Shin Suspended, delinquent
Hwa Young Shin Suspended, delinquent
Hyeon Hwa Shin Suspended, delinquent
Hyun Sik Shin Suspended, delinquent
Hyun Wook Shin Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer I. Shin Suspended, delinquent
Jung Hoon Shin Suspended, delinquent
Man Joong Shin Suspended, delinquent
Myung Hoon Shin Suspended, delinquent
Na Na Chung Shin Suspended, delinquent
Robert D. Shin Suspended, currently registered
Susan Chung-Won Shin Suspended, delinquent
Susan Soo-Hyun Shin Suspended, delinquent
Taehun Shin Suspended, delinquent
Tong Chan Shin Suspended, delinquent
Victoria Soo-Kyeong Shin Suspended, currently registered
Yee Yeon Shin Suspended, delinquent
Yoo-Chul Shin Suspended, delinquent
Adam Shinar Suspended, delinquent
Anat Shinar Suspended, delinquent
Ervin Elliot Shindell Suspended, delinquent
Florita L S Shinkman Suspended, delinquent
Ryuichi Shiomi Suspended, delinquent
Mark Edward Shipowick Suspended, delinquent
Jaron Razilee Shipp Suspended, delinquent
Masakazu Shirai Suspended, delinquent
Teruhisa Shiraiwa Suspended, delinquent
Junji Shiraki Suspended, delinquent
Jared Brammer Shirck Suspended, delinquent
Kevin Shirey Suspended, delinquent
Shiou-How Shiu Suspended, delinquent
Moina Shiv Suspended, delinquent
Shubhra Shivpuri Suspended, delinquent
Benjamin Shlomo Suspended, delinquent
Iris Shmueli Suspended, delinquent
Gillian Shoch 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.