New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Aurora Ruth Bearse

Rutgers Law Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1999, registered office in Tacoma, WA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1999
Admitted
27
Years in bar
2963361
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 27 years on the register since a 1999 admission, Aurora Ruth Bearse ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

27 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers Law Newark

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1999
27 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Rutgers Law Newark
61.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2963361
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2963361 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Aurora Ruth Bearse, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Wa Court Of Appeals, located in Tacoma, WA, ZIP 98402. Educational background: RUTGERS LAW NEWARK (51 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 27 years on the register, Aurora Ruth Bearse still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Aurora Ruth Bearse's 27 years since admission in 1999. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

27 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

27 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.

Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

Rutgers Law Newark's active-bar rate

Of Rutgers Law Newark's 51 alumni in the New York register, 61.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Rutgers Law Newark alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.8%
Rutgers Law Newark alumni, active-bar rate

The 1999 admission class today

Of the 7,628 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1999, 79.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1999 class 66.2% 79.4% ▲ +19.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1999 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2963361
Year Admitted
1999 (27 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Wa Court Of Appeals
ZIP Code
98402
Phone
(206) 235-6930

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Aurora Ruth Bearse's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

Source: NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registrations. Status counts reflect the latest reporting cycle. Bar status confirms registration only; it does not imply competence, specialty fit, or freedom from complaints.

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Before you rely on this record

Aurora Ruth Bearse's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Aurora Bearse licensed?

Aurora Bearse is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Aurora Ruth Bearse admitted to the bar?

Aurora Ruth Bearse's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1999.

Where did Aurora Ruth Bearse go to law school?

Aurora Ruth Bearse attended RUTGERS LAW NEWARK.

What company does Aurora Ruth Bearse work for?

Aurora Ruth Bearse is associated with Wa Court Of Appeals in Tacoma, WA.

Is Aurora Ruth Bearse in good standing?

Yes, Aurora Ruth Bearse holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.