Who regulates attorneys in NY?

Appellate Division of State Supreme Court
In New York State, authority over the conduct of attorneys rests with the Appellate Division of State Supreme Court and the discipline and grievance committees (the “committees”) appointed by that court.

How do I file a complaint against a lawyer in NY?

A complaint should be filed, by email or regular mail, with the attorney grievance committee having jurisdiction over the county in the State of New York in which the attorney maintains their office for the practice of law.

How do I file a complaint against a judge in CT?

Please contact the court clerk’s office or visit the Judicial Branch website for a copy of the appeal Form JD-FM-111.

How do I file a complaint with the New York Bar Association?

Call the State Bar’s multilingual intake hotline (800-843-9053) for help. If you have a problem with your lawyer’s actions or fees, you have options.

How do you write a complaint letter about a lawyer?

Formal complaint against [name of lawyer or law firm] describe what the lawyer had been hired to do for you [for example dealing with the sale or purchase of a house] • say when this was [give the date or dates when the problem occurred]. My complaint is that [list what you think went wrong or wasn’t done properly.

How do I sue a judge?

No. Judges cannot be sued for anything they do in the course of their judicial function. Even if a judge were to deal with your case in the most appalling conceivable way, you would not be able to sue him.

What two kinds of decisions might a court of appeals judge make?

The appellate court will do one of the following:

  • Affirm the decision of the trial court, in which case the verdict at trial stands.
  • Reverse the decision to the trial court, in which case a new trial may be ordered.
  • Remand the case to the trial court.