New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Bernard Hanft

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1951. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1951
Admitted
75
Years in bar
2000347
NY reg #

The record in one line

Bernard Hanft carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1951 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

75 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1951
75 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2000347
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bernard Hanft is registered as bar number 2000347 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 75 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

How Bernard compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Bernard Hanft is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

75 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

75 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1951 admission class today

Of the 1,275 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1951, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1951 class 66.2% 1.1% ▼ -98.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1951 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2000347
Year Admitted
1951 (75 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bernard Hanft's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Bernard Hanft carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bernard Hanft licensed?

Bernard Hanft is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Bernard Hanft admitted to the bar?

Bernard Hanft's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1951.

Where did Bernard Hanft go to law school?

Bernard Hanft attended COLUMBIA.

Is Bernard Hanft in good standing?

No, Bernard Hanft carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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