New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Barbara Buckley Ristine
College Of William & Mary alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1916063
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barbara Buckley Ristine has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- College Of William & Mary
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barbara Buckley Ristine has carried New York bar registration 1916063 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY (57 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Barbara Buckley Ristine 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 Buckley Ristine's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Barbara compares to fellow College Of William & Mary alumni
Among the 57 College Of William & Mary graduates in the New York register, Barbara Buckley Ristine is longer-tenured than 79% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. College Of William & Mary alumni
Years since admission - 57 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 21% higher than 79% of 57 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
College Of William & Mary's active-bar rate
Of College Of William & Mary's 57 alumni in the New York register, 68.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
College Of William & Mary alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1916063
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barbara Buckley Ristine'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
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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Barbara Ristine licensed?
Barbara Ristine is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barbara Buckley Ristine admitted to the bar?
Barbara Buckley Ristine's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Barbara Buckley Ristine go to law school?
Barbara Buckley Ristine attended COLLEGE OF WILLIAM & MARY.
Is Barbara Buckley Ristine in good standing?
Yes, Barbara Buckley Ristine holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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