New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Debra Sue Straus
Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. 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
- 2024602
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Sue Straus 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
- Washington College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Sue Straus has carried New York bar registration 2024602 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
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: WASHINGTON COLLEGE (90 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Debra Sue Straus 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 Sue Straus'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 Washington College alumni
Among the 83 Washington College graduates in the New York register, Debra Sue Straus is longer-tenured than 63% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Washington College alumni
Years since admission - 83 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 37% higher than 63% of 83 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
Washington College's active-bar rate
Of Washington College's 90 alumni in the New York register, 58.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Washington College 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
- 2024602
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (202) 236-9490
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Sue Straus'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 Straus licensed?
Debra Straus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Sue Straus admitted to the bar?
Debra Sue Straus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Debra Sue Straus go to law school?
Debra Sue Straus attended WASHINGTON COLLEGE.
Is Debra Sue Straus in good standing?
Yes, Debra Sue Straus 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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