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.
Top NY Debt Collection Issues
- 1. Attempts to collect debt not owed 19,773
- 2. Written notification about debt 10,490
- 3. False statements or representation 4,464
- 4. Took or threatened to take negative or legal action 4,438
- 5. Communication tactics 3,782
Data through 2026-03-25. Source: CFPB Consumer Complaint Database.
Showing 21,901–21,950 of 23,910 all discipline records
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Michael E. Unger | Suspended, delinquent |
| Neal M. Unger | Suspended, delinquent |
| Philip M. Unger | Suspended, delinquent |
| Jeffrey Samuel Ungerson | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Leon Michael Unglik | Suspended, delinquent |
| Stefan Paul Unna | Suspended, delinquent |
| Soichiro Uno | Suspended, delinquent |
| Brian Dayton Unroe | Suspended, delinquent |
| Burcak Unsal | Suspended, delinquent |
| Daniel Evan Unter | Suspended, delinquent |
| Gregory E. Upchurch | Suspended, delinquent |
| William R. Updegraff | Disbarred |
| Takujiro Urabe | Suspended, delinquent |
| Anne-Caroline Laurence Urbain | Suspended, delinquent |
| Suzanna Urban | Suspended, delinquent |
| Lynne J. Urbanowicz-Mulcahy | Suspended, delinquent |
| Daniel Urbina | Suspended, delinquent |
| Reinelda Elizabeth Urena De Checo | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Beatriz Ines Uribe Berrocal | Suspended, delinquent |
| Girard M. Ursitti | Disbarred |
| Pamela Urueta | Suspended, delinquent |
| Pablo Usandizaga | Suspended, delinquent |
| Diva Maria Uscatu | Suspended, delinquent |
| Paula-Marie Uscilla | Suspended, delinquent |
| Henry John Uscinski Jr | Suspended, due to reregister |
| Warren Edward Usdin | Suspended, delinquent |
| Stuart Kenneth Ustin | Suspended, delinquent |
| Ejaita Ann Usude | Suspended, delinquent |
| Kenji Utsumi | Suspended, currently registered |
| Joyce Morin Utz | Suspended, delinquent |
| Louis John Uvino | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Michael Okechukwu Uwaechie | Suspended, delinquent |
| Charis Ong Uyecio | Suspended, delinquent |
| Nicholas Uzan | Suspended, delinquent |
| Hepsen Uzcan | Suspended, delinquent |
| Oren Uziel | Suspended, delinquent |
| Nancy Ellen Vabre | Suspended, delinquent |
| Frank Michael Vaccarino | Suspended, currently registered |
| Giselle Andrea Vaccarino | Suspended, delinquent |
| Toni Marie Vaccarino | Suspended, delinquent |
| Hristo Ivanov Vachovsky | Suspended, delinquent |
| Tomas Jaroslav Vachuda | Suspended, delinquent |
| Paul Angelo Vagianos | Suspended, currently registered |
| Erin Sahlin Vagley | Suspended, delinquent |
| Barbara A. Vagliano | Suspended, currently registered |
| R Michael Vagnucci | Suspended, delinquent |
| Marc Anthony Vaida | Suspended, delinquent |
| Suriya Kunchandy Vaidyan | Suspended, delinquent |
| Alexander G. Vaisman | Suspended, delinquent |
| Elizabeth Anne Valandingham | Disbarred |
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.