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 301–350 of 24,037 all discipline records

Name Status
Larry Vaughn Albers Suspended, delinquent
Allyson Rachel Albert Suspended, delinquent
Craig Charles Albert Suspended, delinquent
Craig B. Albert Suspended, currently registered
Karen Lori Albert Suspended, delinquent
Margot Danya Albert Suspended, delinquent
Norman Wills Albert Suspended, delinquent
Steven Albert Suspended, delinquent
Roberto Albertorio Suspended, delinquent
Joshua Brett Albertson Suspended, delinquent
Isabel Haydee Albino Suspended, delinquent
Christopher O. Albizu Suspended, delinquent
Elisa Ann Albo Suspended, delinquent
Scott Alboher Suspended, delinquent
Edward Joseph Albowicz Suspended, delinquent
Andrea Joy Albrecht Suspended, delinquent
Elisabeth Albrecht Suspended, delinquent
Hans O R Albrecht Suspended, delinquent
David F. Albright Suspended, delinquent
Donna Jean Albright Suspended, delinquent
George Edward Albright Suspended, delinquent
John David Albright Suspended, delinquent
Taylor Mead Albright Suspended, delinquent
Alexis Alcide Suspended, delinquent
Luiz Henrique Vasconcelos Alcoforado Suspended, delinquent
Rafael Alcover Cateura Suspended, currently registered
Dana Andrew Alden Suspended, delinquent
Geoffrey Thomas Alder Suspended, delinquent
George Robert Alderdice Disbarred
Ellen M. Alderman Suspended, delinquent
Laura Ann Alderman Suspended, delinquent
Steven Boyd Alderman Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Robert Earl Alderson Jr Suspended, delinquent
Helmuth Aldinger Suspended, delinquent
John Hamlin Aldrich Suspended, delinquent
Robert Matthew Aldrich Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Inaki Alegre Suspended, currently registered
Eluard Manansala Alegre Suspended, delinquent
Joseph John Alegria Ii Suspended, delinquent
Tommy Alejandro Disbarred
Evgeniya P. Alekseyev Suspended, delinquent
Michael Stephen Aleman Jr. Suspended, delinquent
Olufemi Abayomi Alese Suspended, delinquent
Joseph S. Alessandro Disbarred
Athena Elaine Alexander Suspended, delinquent
Daniel Sakyi Alexander Suspended, delinquent
David S. Alexander Suspended, currently registered
Donald P. Alexander Suspended, delinquent
Hannah Elisabeth Wood Alexander Suspended, delinquent
Jeffrey Mark Alexander 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.