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 20,101–20,150 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Ya-Hsin Weng Suspended, delinquent
David S. Wenger Suspended, delinquent
Kaimipono David Wenger Suspended, delinquent
Michael Paul Wengrofsky Suspended, delinquent
Brooke Leah Wenocur Suspended, delinquent
Mark William Wentz Suspended, delinquent
Joshua M. Wepman Suspended, delinquent
Meirav Anna Werbel Suspended, currently registered
Elisabeth Ann Werby Suspended, due to reregister
Toby E. Werdyger Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Thompson Werner Suspended, delinquent
Edward Gerard Werner Suspended, delinquent
Edward Troy Werner Suspended, delinquent
Guillaume Patrick Werner Suspended, delinquent
Karin Holmberg Werner Suspended, delinquent
Robert James Werner Suspended, delinquent
Tiffany A. Werner Suspended, delinquent
Stanley Francis Werse Suspended, delinquent
Betsy Werthan Suspended, delinquent
Spencer Miles Wertheimer Suspended, delinquent
Matthew Richard Wesley Suspended, delinquent
Andreas Harald Wessely Suspended, delinquent
Robert P. Wessely Suspended, delinquent
Alva C. West Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Lee West Suspended, delinquent
Rasheedah Taliah West Suspended, delinquent
Richard Arthur West Suspended, delinquent
Ryan Osborne West Suspended, delinquent
Sandra D'Alo West Suspended, delinquent
Jessica Michelle Westbrook Suspended, delinquent
Gail Westerfeld Suspended, currently registered
Jeffrey J. Westheimer Suspended, delinquent
Rebecca Burns Weston Suspended, delinquent
Yael Louise Weston Suspended, delinquent
Jonah Wexler Suspended, delinquent
Martin Lee Wexler Suspended, delinquent
Rebekah Ann Wexler Suspended, delinquent
Virginia Whalen Suspended, delinquent
Jeanne Elizabeth Wham Suspended, currently registered
Christine Whang Suspended, delinquent
Edward Whang Suspended, currently registered
James Whang Suspended, delinquent
Geoffrey Price Wharton Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Jean Wharton Suspended, delinquent
Jill Eden Wheatley Suspended, delinquent
Michael Jeff Wheatley Suspended, delinquent
Vere Alexander Wheatley Suspended, delinquent
Jill Margaret Wheaton Suspended, delinquent
Kathryn Wheble Suspended, delinquent
Deborah Lee Wheeler 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.