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 3,101–3,150 of 21,002 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Yong Kwang Cho Suspended, delinquent
Yonghwan Cho Suspended, delinquent
Young Hee Cho Suspended, delinquent
Youngjeen Cho Suspended, delinquent
Brandon Kyle Chock Suspended, delinquent
Sergio Mariano Chodos Suspended, currently registered
Hiram Elias Chodosh Suspended, delinquent
Leonard Chodosh Suspended, delinquent
Darwon Christopher Choe Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Choe Suspended, delinquent
Jennifer Choe Suspended, delinquent
Jin Yim Tiffani Choe Suspended, delinquent
Leona S Choe Suspended, delinquent
Yoon Young Choe Suspended, delinquent
Albert S. Choi Suspended, delinquent
Allen Choi Suspended, delinquent
Chul Wook Choi Suspended, delinquent
Chung Hwan Choi Suspended, delinquent
Chung-In Anthony Choi Suspended, delinquent
Dong Bae Choi Suspended, delinquent
Eun-Hwa Choi Suspended, delinquent
Hyun T. Choi Suspended, delinquent
Inho Choi Suspended, delinquent
Insun Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jacqueline Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jae Kyung Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jae Yong Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jae Seog Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jeong Eun Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jihoon Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jong Hyeon Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jong Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jong Myoung Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jongmoo Choi Suspended, delinquent
Joseph Choi Suspended, delinquent
Jung Yoon Choi Suspended, delinquent
Kevin Woo-Hyuk Choi Suspended, currently registered
Kiwon Choi Suspended, delinquent
Kyeung Seo Choi Suspended, delinquent
Kyung Hee Choi Suspended, delinquent
Lillian Yoonmi Choi Suspended, delinquent
Myeong-Ho Choi Suspended, delinquent
Myungsuk Choi Suspended, delinquent
Sandy Choi Suspended, delinquent
Seon Ae Choi Suspended, delinquent
Sung Hyun Choi Suspended, delinquent
Sung-Hoon Choi Suspended, delinquent
Taeeun Choi Suspended, currently registered
Woo Young Choi Suspended, delinquent
Wooyoung Choi 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.