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 23,651–23,700 of 24,037 all discipline records

Name Status
Allison Hope Young Suspended, delinquent
Anthony G. Young Disbarred
Bradley Ronald Young Suspended, delinquent
Brady Jay Young Suspended, delinquent
Catherine Longworth Young Suspended, delinquent
Chun-Chi Young Suspended, delinquent
Collette Roberta Young Suspended, delinquent
David T. Young Suspended, delinquent
David Andrew Young Suspended, delinquent
Donald Albert Young Disbarred
Elizabeth Anne Young Suspended, delinquent
Fiona Tin Yau Young Suspended, delinquent
Floyd Ashille Young Disbarred
James Edward Young Suspended, delinquent
Jaye Alicia Young Suspended, delinquent
Jeff Chienyuan Young Suspended, delinquent
John Allen Young Suspended, delinquent
Marcia Ellen Young Suspended, delinquent
Mitchell Bruce Young Disbarred
Philip B. Young Jr Suspended, currently registered
Pierce W. Young Suspended, delinquent
Saskia Young Suspended, delinquent
Sean Young Suspended, delinquent
Teresa Rose Young Suspended, delinquent
Therese A. Young Suspended, delinquent
Tun-Kai Young Suspended, delinquent
Melissa Ann Youngman Suspended, delinquent
David Michael Yount Suspended, delinquent
Sharim Youssefian-Afnan Suspended, currently registered
Rufiath Yousuff Suspended, delinquent
Harry E. Youtt Suspended, due to reregister
Bate Yu Suspended, delinquent
Benjamin Yu Disbarred
Calvin Yu Suspended, delinquent
Chien-Yen Yu Suspended, delinquent
Chih-Huang Yu Suspended, delinquent
Grace Yu Suspended, delinquent
Gregory John Yu Suspended, delinquent
Hairong Yu Suspended, delinquent
Hwan Dong Yu Suspended, delinquent
Hyungjun Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jae-Ik Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jeongsik Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jiayang Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jiayi Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jin Young Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jing Yu Suspended, delinquent
Jinjie Yu Suspended, delinquent
Junmo Yu Disbarred
Lingling Yu 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.