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 2,951–3,000 of 23,910 all discipline records
| Name | Status |
|---|---|
| Don Anthony Carlos Jr | Disbarred |
| Janet Claire Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Kerstin Bree Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Maria Gambale Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Sarah Danielle Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Scott Leonard Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Thomas John Carlson | Suspended, delinquent |
| Ellen M. Carlstein | Disbarred |
| Pamela Gean Carlton | Suspended, delinquent |
| Heather Suzanne Carlyle | Suspended, delinquent |
| Curtis Fletcher Carmack | Suspended, currently registered |
| Cathleen Marie Carman | Suspended, due to reregister |
| Steven F. Carman | Suspended, delinquent |
| Abraham Carmeli | Suspended, delinquent |
| Sharon Carmi | Suspended, delinquent |
| James Henry Carmichael | Suspended, delinquent |
| Ronald David Carmon | Suspended, delinquent |
| Jean Carn-Wolfe | Suspended, delinquent |
| Christopher Carnesi | Disbarred |
| Kenneth Brian Carnesi | Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason |
| Jacqueline Ann Carney | Suspended, delinquent |
| James Frederick Carney | Disbarred |
| Patrick Joseph Carney | Suspended, delinquent |
| Sean Robert Carney | Suspended, delinquent |
| Thomas Mellis Carney | Suspended, delinquent |
| John Christopher Carns | Suspended, delinquent |
| Tracy Pearl Carns | Suspended, delinquent |
| Chase Arthur Caro | Disbarred |
| David Ricardo Caro | Suspended, delinquent |
| Richard P. Caro | Disbarred |
| Anthony Albert Caronna | Suspended, delinquent |
| Alejandra Daniela Carou | Suspended, delinquent |
| Beth A. Carpenter | Disbarred |
| Bruce A. Carpenter | Suspended, delinquent |
| Noel Palmer Carpenter | Disbarred |
| Christopher R. Carpentieri | Suspended, delinquent |
| Brendan Michael Carr | Suspended, delinquent |
| Gwennor Lloyd Carr | Suspended, delinquent |
| John William Carr | Suspended, delinquent |
| Lynette Allison Carr | Suspended, delinquent |
| Robert Gaches Carr | Suspended, delinquent |
| Rubria C. Carrasco | Suspended, delinquent |
| Eduardo M. Carreras | Suspended, delinquent |
| Jean-Francois Carreras | Suspended, delinquent |
| Leslie D. Carrero | Suspended, delinquent |
| Paul Robert Carrier | Suspended, delinquent |
| Rebecca Lynn Carrier | Suspended, due to reregister |
| William F. Carrigan | Disbarred |
| Luis Carrillo | Suspended, delinquent |
| Mcken Vincent Carrington | 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.