New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr.

Washington College American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1973
Admitted
53
Years in bar
1481647
NY reg #

The record in one line

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1973 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

53 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Washington College American University

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1973
53 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington College American University
57.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1481647
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. is registered as bar number 1481647 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 53 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (40 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Washington College American University's active-bar rate

Of Washington College American University's 40 alumni in the New York register, 57.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%57.1%
Washington College American University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1973 admission class today

Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1973 class 66.2% 42% ▼ -36.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1973 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
1481647
Year Admitted
1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr.'s current status, "Resigned", 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%
Verify status before engaging
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

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Calvin Rafuse licensed?

Calvin Rafuse is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. admitted to the bar?

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr.'s admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.

Where did Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. go to law school?

Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.

Is Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr. in good standing?

Not currently, Calvin Edward Rafuse Jr.'s listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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