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 3,051–3,100 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Rachel Ann-May Chia Suspended, delinquent
Chao-Houng Chiang Suspended, delinquent
Ru-Guei Ruby Chiang Suspended, delinquent
Yi-Fan Chiang Suspended, delinquent
Yu Ju Chiang Suspended, due to reregister
Patricia Chiazor Suspended, delinquent
Giuliano J. Chicco Suspended, delinquent
Jean-Louis D. Chicha Suspended, delinquent
Joice Tchoudja Chienku Suspended, delinquent
Peckleng Elaine Chiew Suspended, due to reregister
John Nkem Chigbu Suspended, delinquent
Diego Agustin Chighizola Suspended, delinquent
John D. Chigos Suspended, delinquent
Warren Bartholomew Kam Wai Chik Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Fooshee Childres Suspended, due to reregister
Nathaniel Ashley Childres Suspended, delinquent
Louisa B. Childs Suspended, delinquent
Caleb Aaron Chill Suspended, delinquent
Anthony Servall Chilliest Suspended, due to reregister
Rita A. Chimel Suspended, delinquent
Bettina May Chin Suspended, delinquent
Debra Kay Chin Suspended, delinquent
Dewayne Chin Suspended, delinquent
Edward Chin Suspended, delinquent
Jacquelin Y. Chin Suspended, delinquent
Jason Michael Chin Suspended, delinquent
Jeffrey Edward Chin Suspended, delinquent
Jeng-Shyang Chin Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Ruth Chin Suspended, delinquent
Lanfang Chin Suspended, delinquent
Linda Yut Wai Chin Suspended, currently registered
Lisa Jennifer Chin Suspended, delinquent
Michael James Chin Suspended, delinquent
Nicolette Trudy Chin Suspended, delinquent
Sara T. Chin Suspended, delinquent
Tae Joon Chin Suspended, delinquent
Yula Chin Suspended, currently registered
Juliette Y.C. Chinaud Suspended, delinquent
Anthony Chung Wei Ching Suspended, delinquent
Donna Lee Ching Suspended, delinquent
Pointer Kufakunesu Chinyerere Suspended, delinquent
Geraldine D. Chisholm Suspended, currently registered
Weerawong Chittmittrapap Suspended, delinquent
Krishnan S. Chittur Suspended, due to reregister
Chaoyuan Chiu Suspended, delinquent
Chien-Hsun Chiu Suspended, delinquent
Jack C. Chiueh Suspended, delinquent
Christine A. Chmielewski Suspended, delinquent
Lisa Lan Chmura Suspended, delinquent
Chiyoung Cho 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.