New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Debra Ellen Ruderman
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2010577
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Ellen Ruderman has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Ellen Ruderman has carried New York bar registration 2010577 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Richard Schoenberg, located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Debra Ellen Ruderman 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
Debra Ellen Ruderman's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Debra compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Debra Ellen Ruderman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,922 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
Pace University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2010577
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Richard Schoenberg
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 455-4709
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Ellen Ruderman'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 Debra Ruderman licensed?
Debra Ruderman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Ellen Ruderman admitted to the bar?
Debra Ellen Ruderman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Debra Ellen Ruderman go to law school?
Debra Ellen Ruderman attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Debra Ellen Ruderman work for?
Debra Ellen Ruderman is associated with Law Offices Of Richard Schoenberg in Garden City, NY.
Is Debra Ellen Ruderman in good standing?
Yes, Debra Ellen Ruderman holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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