New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Aviva R. Ray
Benjamin N Cardozo Yeshi alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1964402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Aviva R. Ray has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N Cardozo Yeshi
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Aviva R. Ray has carried New York bar registration 1964402 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BENJAMIN N CARDOZO YESHI.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Aviva R. Ray has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Aviva R. Ray's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1964402
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
Education
BENJAMIN N CARDOZO YESHI
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Aviva R. Ray's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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.
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Aviva R. Ray with the closest admission year to 1985. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Aviva Ray licensed?
Aviva Ray is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Aviva R. Ray admitted to the bar?
Aviva R. Ray's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Aviva R. Ray go to law school?
Aviva R. Ray attended BENJAMIN N CARDOZO YESHI.
Is Aviva R. Ray in good standing?
Yes, Aviva R. Ray holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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