On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the New York Supreme Court, Appellate Division, Third Judicial Department granted the reinstatement of attorney Pamela Ann Crockett, who had been suspended from practicing law since 2014. The court’s decision followed a formal review of her application for reinstatement, marking the first time she sought to return to legal practice since her suspension. The case is entitled
“In the Matter of Pamela Ann Crockett,” with case no. PM-104-25.
Crockett faced a one-year suspension due to serious allegations of professional misconduct. These allegations included failure to provide competent representation to clients, mishandling of settlement funds, and violations related to her escrow accounts. A hearing in October 2013 led to the suspension.
In her recent motion for reinstatement, Crockett faced opposition from the Attorney Grievance Committee, which expressed concerns regarding her fitness to practice law. The court referred her case to a Character and Fitness subcommittee, which conducted a hearing in September 2024. The subcommittee ultimately recommended denying her reinstatement, citing a lack of concrete plans for her return to legal work after a significant absence from the profession.
Despite these concerns, the court found that Crockett had demonstrated compliance with the terms of her suspension and had not practiced law during her disbarment period. Furthermore, she provided evidence of her community service and engagement during her suspension, which contributed positively to her character assessment.
In response to the subcommittee’s findings, Crockett acknowledged the need for a detailed plan for her reintegration into legal practice. She subsequently secured mentorship from two experienced attorneys, one of whom is a long-standing member of the New York bar. This support was noted as a significant factor in the court’s eventual decision to grant her reinstatement.
The court imposed specific conditions on Crockett’s return to practice. She is prohibited from engaging in solo practice or opening her law firm for a minimum of two years. Instead, she must work under the supervision of a partner or managing attorney in a law firm. Additionally, she is required to submit quarterly compliance reports to the Attorney Grievance Committee.
Crockett’s reinstatement is effective immediately, but she must fulfill certain obligations, including providing documentary proof of her compliance with statutory registration requirements by May 27, 2025. She may also request to terminate the supervision condition after April 26, 2027.
The Disposition states:
“ORDERED that respondent’s motion for reinstatement is granted; and it is further ORDERED that respondent is reinstated as an attorney and counselor-at-law, effective immediately.”
According to Avvo.com, Ms. Crockett is an attorney in Lanham, Maryland. She acquired her law license in New York in 1994.
A copy of the original filing can be found here.
