New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Deborah Gerber Farber

Syracuse University College 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
1557479
NY reg #

The record in one line

Deborah Gerber Farber has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

49 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Syracuse University College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
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
Syracuse University College
61.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1557479
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Deborah Gerber Farber has carried New York bar registration 1557479 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. 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: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE (118 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Deborah Gerber Farber has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Deborah Gerber Farber's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

49 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

How Deborah compares to fellow Syracuse University College alumni

Among the 109 Syracuse University College graduates in the New York register, Deborah Gerber Farber is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

49 years vs. Syracuse University College alumni

Years since admission - 109 NY-registered alumni of this school

49 Top 11% higher than 89% of 109 fellow alumni

This attorney 15 60 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

Syracuse University College's active-bar rate

Of Syracuse University College's 118 alumni in the New York register, 61.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Syracuse University College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.9%
Syracuse University College 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
Currently registered
Registration Number
1557479
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Deborah Gerber Farber'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Deborah Gerber Farber's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Deborah Farber licensed?

Deborah Farber is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Deborah Gerber Farber admitted to the bar?

Deborah Gerber Farber's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Deborah Gerber Farber go to law school?

Deborah Gerber Farber attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE.

Is Deborah Gerber Farber in good standing?

Yes, Deborah Gerber Farber holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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