New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

D Bruce Kratz

University Of Pennsylvani alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977. 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
1235951
NY reg #

The record in one line

D Bruce Kratz appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1977 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

49 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
University Of Pennsylvani

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
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
University Of Pennsylvani
26.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1235951
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

D Bruce Kratz is registered as bar number 1235951 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 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 49 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANI (41 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.

University Of Pennsylvani's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvani's 41 alumni in the New York register, 26.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvani alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%26.8%
University Of Pennsylvani 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
Resigned
Registration Number
1235951
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

D Bruce Kratz'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%
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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

D Bruce Kratz is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is D Kratz licensed?

D Kratz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was D Bruce Kratz admitted to the bar?

D Bruce Kratz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did D Bruce Kratz go to law school?

D Bruce Kratz attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANI.

Is D Bruce Kratz in good standing?

Not currently, D Bruce Kratz'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.