New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Dean J. Caras
Southern Methodist University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Chicago, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2115368
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Dean J. Caras ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Methodist University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2115368 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Dean J. Caras, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dean J. Caras Esq, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. Educational background: SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY (158 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Dean J. Caras still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Dean J. Caras's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Dean compares to fellow Southern Methodist University alumni
Among the 134 Southern Methodist University graduates in the New York register, Dean J. Caras is longer-tenured than 97% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Southern Methodist University alumni
Years since admission - 134 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 3% higher than 97% of 134 fellow alumni
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
Southern Methodist University's active-bar rate
Of Southern Methodist University's 158 alumni in the New York register, 65% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southern Methodist University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2115368
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dean J. Caras Esq
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 494-1500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dean J. Caras's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.
Full statewide breakdown & source note
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Dean Caras licensed?
Dean Caras is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dean J. Caras admitted to the bar?
Dean J. Caras's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Dean J. Caras go to law school?
Dean J. Caras attended SOUTHERN METHODIST UNIVERSITY.
What company does Dean J. Caras work for?
Dean J. Caras is associated with Dean J. Caras Esq in Chicago, IL.
Is Dean J. Caras in good standing?
Yes, Dean J. Caras holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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