New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Dale D. Hughes

Columbia 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
1049337
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dale D. Hughes carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

49 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
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1049337
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dale D. Hughes is registered as bar number 1049337 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, 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: 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 Dale compares to fellow Columbia alumni

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

49 years vs. Columbia alumni

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

49 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 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
Disbarred
Registration Number
1049337
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Dale D. Hughes'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

Dale D. Hughes 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 Dale Hughes licensed?

Dale Hughes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dale D. Hughes admitted to the bar?

Dale D. Hughes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Dale D. Hughes go to law school?

Dale D. Hughes attended COLUMBIA.

Is Dale D. Hughes in good standing?

No, Dale D. Hughes 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.