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 401–450 of 21,141 suspended attorneys

Name Status
Donald S. Altschul Suspended, delinquent
Lilly Altshuler Suspended, delinquent
Zahide Altunbas Sancak Suspended, delinquent
John Valentino Aquiapao Alumit Suspended, delinquent
Alexander Alvarez Suspended, delinquent
Andres Alvarez Suspended, due to reregister
Jennifer Maria Alvarez Suspended, delinquent
Lazaro Alvarez Jr Suspended, delinquent
Sarah Whitney Alvarez Suspended, delinquent
Camilo H. Alvarez Bernate Suspended, delinquent
Guy Alvarez-Gayou Suspended, delinquent
Natercia Alves Suspended, delinquent
Annaise Alviar Suspended, delinquent
Nancy Jennifer Alzerez Suspended, delinquent
Ogechi Obiageli Lorraine Amako Suspended, delinquent
Zoe N. Amanezis Suspended, delinquent
Stella Esther Rachel Amar-Cohen Suspended, delinquent
Luis Jesus Amaro Jr Suspended, delinquent
Joseph G. Amato Suspended, delinquent
Bruno Enrico Dalarossa Amatuzzi Suspended, delinquent
Jude Ambe Suspended, currently registered
Kensuke Ambe Suspended, delinquent
Christopher Ambrose Suspended, delinquent
Marcus Stephen Ambrose Suspended, delinquent
Edward Anthony Ambrosino Suspended, due to reregister
Zoltan Jozsef Ambrus Suspended, delinquent
Nancy Adele Ameen Suspended, delinquent
Gerald Ament Suspended, currently registered
Allison Anne Ames Suspended, delinquent
Emily Kathryn Ames Suspended, currently registered
Joseph Amicone Suspended, delinquent
Farhad Amid Suspended, delinquent
Bruno Yaacov Amiel Suspended, delinquent
Meir David Amiel Suspended, delinquent
Sergio Yeroham Amiel Suspended, delinquent
Erica Amin Suspended, delinquent
Stephanie Dawn Amin-Giwner Suspended, delinquent
Lisa Amini Suspended, delinquent
Ijeoma Oluchi Amobi Suspended, delinquent
Emmanuel Amofah Suspended, delinquent
Federico Amoroso Suspended, due to reregister
Vanessa Ann Amoruso Suspended, delinquent
Janet Ampadu-Fofie Suspended, delinquent
Ayelet Amrani Suspended, delinquent
John Albert Amster Suspended, delinquent
Randall Jay Amster Suspended, currently registered
Daniela Amzel Suspended, delinquent
Hong Jun An Suspended, delinquent
Despina Nicoletta Anagnostou Suspended, delinquent
Romayne Shyamala Ananda-Rajah 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.