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 3,201–3,250 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
David Dah Jen Chow Suspended, delinquent
Eric Chow Suspended, delinquent
Dina Dutta Chowdhury Suspended, delinquent
Sungwan Choy Suspended, delinquent
Eric John Chrisner Suspended, delinquent
Erik Hewitt Christensen Suspended, delinquent
Kenneth G. Christensen Suspended, delinquent
Freya Lynn Christian Suspended, delinquent
George S. Christian Suspended, delinquent
Anthony Richard Christiano Suspended, currently registered
Guy Tanber Christiansen Suspended, delinquent
Alexander Maximilian Brenford Christie Suspended, delinquent
James Douglas Christo Suspended, delinquent
Chris Russ Christon Suspended, delinquent
Calvin William Christopher Suspended, delinquent
Edward Francis Christopher Suspended, delinquent
Thomas Athanasius Christopher Jr Suspended, delinquent
Valerie C. Chritton Suspended, currently registered
Anne Chrun Suspended, delinquent
Ching-Ling Chu Suspended, delinquent
David L. Chu Suspended, delinquent
Huei-Fen Chu Suspended, delinquent
Hui-Min Chu Suspended, delinquent
Hyung Sun Chu Suspended, delinquent
Jimmy Chu Suspended, delinquent
Joelle Amy Chu Suspended, delinquent
Kadye Chu Suspended, delinquent
Lynn T. Chu Suspended, currently registered
Sven Steve Chu Suspended, delinquent
Te-Fang Chu Suspended, delinquent
Ting-Ting Chu Suspended, delinquent
Wei Chu Suspended, delinquent
Weihsiung Chu Suspended, delinquent
Amy Lynn Chua Suspended, delinquent
Charles Derrick Chua Suspended, delinquent
Sue-Ching Chua Suspended, delinquent
George J. Chuang Suspended, delinquent
Shih-Pan Chuang Suspended, delinquent
David Barry Chubak Suspended, delinquent
Ellen Mae Chudnoff Suspended, delinquent
Chikezie Isidore Chukwulozie Suspended, delinquent
Christine Hae Won Chun Suspended, delinquent
Edward Leong Chun Suspended, delinquent
Kee Hong Chun Suspended, delinquent
Ruth Young Chun Suspended, delinquent
Suk Whan Chun Suspended, delinquent
Sung Keun Chun Suspended, delinquent
Brian Chung Suspended, delinquent
Diane J. Chung Suspended, delinquent
Ellen Yumi Chung 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.