New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

David Bruce Van Benschoten

Columbus alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1976
Admitted
50
Years in bar
1015692
NY reg #

The record in one line

David Bruce Van Benschoten carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

50 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Columbus

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1976
50 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbus
40% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1015692
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

David Bruce Van Benschoten is registered as bar number 1015692 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: COLUMBUS (10 registered alumni).

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.

Columbus's active-bar rate

Of Columbus's 10 alumni in the New York register, 40% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Columbus alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%40%
Columbus alumni, active-bar rate

The 1976 admission class today

Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1976 class 66.2% 50.9% ▼ -23.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1976 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1015692
Year Admitted
1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

COLUMBUS

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

David Bruce Van Benschoten'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

David Bruce Van Benschoten 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 David Van Benschoten licensed?

David Van Benschoten is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was David Bruce Van Benschoten admitted to the bar?

David Bruce Van Benschoten's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.

Where did David Bruce Van Benschoten go to law school?

David Bruce Van Benschoten attended COLUMBUS.

Is David Bruce Van Benschoten in good standing?

No, David Bruce Van Benschoten 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.