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New York attorney license lookup
Search the New York State Office of Court Administration and see a lawyer's status, registration number, and standing. Every result is checked against the official board.
Checked against the New York State Office of Court Administration in real time. Search by registration number, or type a name to pick from a list. The board's record is the source either way.
Enter a New York registration number or a name above to see a live result.
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What each status means
- Eligible to practice
- Dues are paid, any required CLE is current, and no suspension is in effect. This is what you want to see before you hire.
- Not eligible
- The license exists but the lawyer cannot practice right now, usually for unpaid dues or a missed CLE deadline. It can often be cured within days.
- Suspended or disbarred
- The bar has taken disciplinary action. The order is public, and the record links to it.
Verifying a New York attorney
- Licensing authority
- New York attorneys are admitted by the Appellate Division and registered through the Office of Court Administration.
- Registration number
- A seven-digit attorney registration number, assigned at admission and shown on the state's attorney-registration record.
- Renewal
- Attorneys register every two years within 30 days of their birthday, with 24 CLE credits per two-year cycle.
- Disciplinary history
- Public. Attorney discipline is reported through the court system and shows on the registration record.
Common questions
How do I know a New York lawyer is really licensed?
Match the name to an active record on the New York State Office of Court Administration with a status of eligible to practice. A lawyer who cannot be found on the board's roll is not licensed in New York, whatever a website says.
What does "not eligible" mean if the license still exists?
The lawyer is on the roll but barred from practicing today, most often for unpaid dues or a lapsed requirement. It is not the same as discipline, and it is usually temporary.
Can I see if a lawyer has been disciplined?
Public. Attorney discipline is reported through the court system and shows on the registration record. Where an order exists, the board links to it from the record.
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