On Thursday, December 18, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department granted the Attorney Grievance Committee’s motion to strike Luke Steven Malamood’s name from the roll of attorneys. This action stems from Malamood’s guilty plea to felony and misdemeanor charges in Albany County Court on July 16, 2025.
The case is entitled “In the Matter of Luke Steven Malamood,” with case no. PM-287-25.
Malamood pleaded guilty to assault in the second degree, a class D violent felony, and criminal contempt in the second degree, a class A misdemeanor. The charges arose from a multicount indictment.
According to the filing, Malamood did not oppose the Attorney Grievance Committee (AGC)’s motion for disbarment following his felony conviction. The court’s decision emphasizes that a New York felony conviction automatically results in disbarment, and a guilty plea is considered the equivalent of a conviction for these purposes, referencing New York Judiciary Law § 90 [4] [a], [b], [e].
The ruling cites several prior cases, including Matter of Pastel (2022), Matter of Kenney (2018), and Matter of Brunet (2013), to support the decision that striking Malamood’s name from the roll of attorneys is a confirmation of his disbarred status.
The court order stipulates that Malamood’s disbarment is effective retroactively to July 16, 2025, the date of his guilty plea. Malamood is now prohibited from practicing law in New York State, whether as a principal, agent, clerk, or employee. He is also barred from appearing as an attorney before any court, judge, justice, board, commission, or other public authority, and from providing legal advice or holding himself out as an attorney.
Furthermore, the order mandates that Malamood comply with the Rules for Attorney Disciplinary Matters, including the requirement to submit an affidavit of compliance. He must also surrender his Attorney Secure Pass to the Office of Court Administration within 30 days of the court’s decision.
The court noted separately that Malamood also pleaded guilty to aggravated driving while intoxicated in Saratoga County Court on July 21, 2025. While this felony conviction would have independently led to disbarment, the court stated that the prior assault conviction in Albany County took precedence.
According to Avvo, Mr. Malamood was a personal injury lawyer in Albany, NY. He acquired his law license in New York in 2012.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
