New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Barbara Lynne Petras

Cleveland State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Deerfield Beach, FL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
1051549
NY reg #

The record in one line

Barbara Lynne Petras has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

49 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Cleveland State University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Cleveland State University
51.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1051549
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Barbara Lynne Petras has carried New York bar registration 1051549 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

Practice address is listed under Barbara Petras, located in Deerfield Beach, FL, ZIP 33442. Educational background: CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY (29 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Barbara Lynne Petras 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 Lynne Petras's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

49 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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

Cleveland State University's active-bar rate

Of Cleveland State University's 29 alumni in the New York register, 51.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Cleveland State University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%51.7%
Cleveland State University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1051549
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Barbara Petras
ZIP Code
33442
Phone
(561) 347-8901

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Barbara Lynne Petras'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

Barbara Lynne Petras'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 Petras licensed?

Barbara Petras is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Barbara Lynne Petras admitted to the bar?

Barbara Lynne Petras's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Barbara Lynne Petras go to law school?

Barbara Lynne Petras attended CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY.

What company does Barbara Lynne Petras work for?

Barbara Lynne Petras is associated with Barbara Petras in Deerfield Beach, FL.

Is Barbara Lynne Petras in good standing?

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

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