New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Barbara Abrams

Rutgers Schl Of Lw Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1638824
NY reg #

The record in one line

Barbara Abrams has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

54 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Rutgers Schl Of Lw Newark

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Law school
Rutgers Schl Of Lw Newark
Registration
1638824
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Barbara Abrams has carried New York bar registration 1638824 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 54 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: RUTGERS SCHL OF LW NEWARK.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 54 years, Barbara Abrams 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

Barbara Abrams's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

54 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

The 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 67.2% 40% ▼ -40.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1638824
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jun 2028

Location & Contact

Education

RUTGERS SCHL OF LW NEWARK

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Barbara Abrams'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Barbara Abrams'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 Barbara Abrams licensed?

Barbara Abrams is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Barbara Abrams admitted to the bar?

Barbara Abrams's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Barbara Abrams go to law school?

Barbara Abrams attended RUTGERS SCHL OF LW NEWARK.

Is Barbara Abrams in good standing?

Yes, Barbara Abrams holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Cite this page & disclosure

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