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 23,151–23,200 of 24,037 all discipline records

Name Status
Htaik Htaik Win Suspended, delinquent
Lurlyn Allison Winchester Disbarred
Charlotte Alessandra Winckler Suspended, currently registered
Stanley Michael Winderman Suspended, delinquent
Mark Windfeldhansen Suspended, delinquent
Marlene Thebner Windmiller Suspended, delinquent
James Robert Windon Suspended, delinquent
Jill Susan Wingate Suspended, delinquent
Robert John Winge Suspended, delinquent
Barbara Gaines Winkelman Suspended, delinquent
Jacqueline Ann Winn Suspended, currently registered
Meredith Gilmer Winn Suspended, delinquent
Patrick Matthew Winn Suspended, delinquent
Joshua David Winneker Suspended, delinquent
Pamela Ruth Winnick Suspended, delinquent
Deborah Rae Winograd Suspended, delinquent
Jillian K. Winoker Suspended, delinquent
Anastasia P. Winslow Suspended, delinquent
Thomas A. Winslow Suspended, delinquent
Martin Philip Winsor Suspended, delinquent
Deborah Elizabeth Winston Suspended, delinquent
Anne Carol Winters Suspended, delinquent
Guy Walt Winters Suspended, delinquent
Peter Franklin Winters Suspended, delinquent
William Stanley Winters Suspended, delinquent
David Michael Winterton Suspended, delinquent
Timothy John Wintrode Suspended, delinquent
Andres Olav Wirkmaa Suspended, delinquent
Michelle T Wirtner Suspended, delinquent
Dereck Allyn Wischmeyer Suspended, delinquent
Coren Jay Wise Suspended, delinquent
Dasha Wise Suspended, delinquent
Licia Elaine Wise Suspended, delinquent
Norman Wise Suspended, delinquent
Robert G. Wise Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Adam Isaac Wiseberg Suspended, delinquent
Holly Alyse Wiseberg Suspended, delinquent
Samuel Ulrich Wiseman Disbarred
Lauren Pamela Wishnia Suspended, currently registered
Ethan Toren Wishnick Suspended, delinquent
Gerard Arthur Wisla Disbarred
Andrea Margaret Wisner Suspended, delinquent
Robert Wisnicki Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
David Anthony Wisniewski Suspended, delinquent
Steven Wisniewski Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Carl Gregory Wistreich Suspended, delinquent
Jeanmarie Witham Suspended, delinquent
Fiona Tamaris Witharana Suspended, delinquent
Gloria S. Witkin Suspended, delinquent
Eric Harris Witlin Suspended, currently registered

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.