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 20,201–20,250 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Howard Marc Widis Suspended, due to reregister
Melissa Watt Wiechmann Suspended, delinquent
Janet Wieder Suspended, delinquent
A Benjamin Wiener Suspended, delinquent
Florence Wiener Suspended, delinquent
Robin K. Wiener Suspended, delinquent
Marieke I. Wierda Suspended, delinquent
Jason Paul Wiesenfeld Suspended, delinquent
Andrew Jacob Wiesner Suspended, delinquent
Chaim Wietschner Suspended, delinquent
Paul Scott Wigdor Suspended, delinquent
Russell Washburn Wiggin Suspended, delinquent
Douglas Richard Wight Suspended, delinquent
Bruce J. Wigo Suspended, delinquent
Ian Scott Wilbur Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Alexander Wilburn Suspended, delinquent
Shirley J. Wilcher Suspended, delinquent
Galen Draughon Wilcox Suspended, delinquent
John C. Wilcox Suspended, delinquent
Roger W. Wilcox Jr Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Michael Wilde Suspended, delinquent
Judith Matthews Wildfeuer Suspended, delinquent
Judith Wildman Suspended, delinquent
Carlin Cort Wilenkin Suspended, delinquent
Roberta Wilensky Suspended, delinquent
Michael Brannon Wiles Suspended, delinquent
Margaret Winslow Wiley Suspended, delinquent
Robert Gregory Wilk Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Ernest Wilkens Suspended, delinquent
Robert C. Wilkie Suspended, delinquent
Leo Franciscus Wilking Suspended, delinquent
Darrell Allan Wilkins Suspended, delinquent
Lottie Ella Wilkins Suspended, delinquent
Olivier Eldridge Wilkins Suspended, delinquent
Julie Sabina Wilks Suspended, delinquent
Norman Willard Suspended, delinquent
Frederick Murph Willcott Suspended, delinquent
Donald Charles Willeke Suspended, delinquent
Hector Willems Suspended, delinquent
Stefan Arnold Willemsen Suspended, delinquent
Melanie Ann Willette Suspended, delinquent
Alicia Francine Williams Suspended, delinquent
Allison Claudine Williams Suspended, delinquent
Amar Jalil Williams Suspended, delinquent
Anne-Louise Williams Suspended, delinquent
Bernard John Williams Suspended, delinquent
Camden Wesley Williams Suspended, delinquent
Cassandra D. Williams Suspended, delinquent
Celestyne T. Williams Suspended, currently registered
Daniel John Williams 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.