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 1,901–1,950 of 23,910 all discipline records

Name Status
Jonathan P. Blum Suspended, delinquent
Lauri Ellen Blum Suspended, delinquent
Rebecca Ivy Blum Suspended, delinquent
Ross Blum Suspended, delinquent
Vered Blum-Yihie Suspended, delinquent
Barton P. Blumberg Suspended, delinquent
David Saul Blumberg Suspended, delinquent
Lawrence D. Blume Suspended, due to reregister
Michael Brian Blumenfeld Suspended, delinquent
Keith Michael Blumenstock Suspended, delinquent
Morris Blumenthal Suspended, delinquent
Thomas Alan Blumenthal Disbarred
Anna G Blumkin Suspended, delinquent
Joel Harvey Blumkin Suspended, delinquent
Steven Marshall Blumrosen Suspended, delinquent
Stuart Ira Blumstein Suspended, delinquent
Lawrence Bluth Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Michael D. Blutrich Disbarred
Steven R. Blyer Suspended, due to reregister
Hyun Bo Sim Suspended, delinquent
Mary Adwoa Boakye Suspended, delinquent
Doreen Genevieve Boakye-Agyei Suspended, delinquent
Adrienne Escousse Boan Suspended, delinquent
Julie Ann Boas Suspended, delinquent
Matthew Ian Bobb Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Lee Bobenski Suspended, delinquent
Lindsey Patricia Bobinger Suspended, delinquent
Benny B. Bobker Suspended, delinquent
Ksenia Vladimirovna Bobkova Suspended, delinquent
Adam Frank Bobrow Suspended, delinquent
Vincent Jonathan Bochis Suspended, delinquent
Joanna Bochner Suspended, delinquent
Ricci Bochner Suspended, currently registered
Stuart B. Bochner Suspended, delinquent
Barbara Elisabeth Bock Suspended, delinquent
Dawn Williams Bock Suspended, delinquent
Steven Leonard Bock Suspended, delinquent
Gordon Judd Bockner Suspended, delinquent
Nicola Bocour Suspended, currently registered
David J. Boden Disbarred
Anthony Bodensztein Suspended, delinquent
David H. Bodian Disbarred
Carole Bodin Suspended, delinquent
Paul David Bodin Suspended, delinquent
Howard Joel Bodner Disbarred
Chris C. Boe Suspended, due to reregister
Joel T. Boehm Suspended, delinquent
Mary Dutton Boehm Suspended, delinquent
Corina G. Boelsterli Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Pillion Boer 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.