New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Donald Robert Ames
Fordham alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Highlands, NJ. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1853662
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Robert Ames carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Fordham
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Robert Ames is registered as bar number 1853662 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Donald Robert Ames, located in Highlands, NJ, ZIP 07732. Educational background: FORDHAM (6,270 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" 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.
How Donald compares to fellow Fordham alumni
Among the 2,676 Fordham graduates in the New York register, Donald Robert Ames is longer-tenured than 99%.
43 years vs. Fordham alumni
Years since admission - 2,676 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,676 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 · August 2026
Fordham's active-bar rate
Of Fordham's 6,270 alumni in the New York register, 48.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 67.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1853662
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Donald Robert Ames
- City
- Highlands, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07732
- Phone
- (917) 304-5155
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Robert Ames's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure Fordham alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1983 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1983), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1983 whose listed office city differs from Highlands, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Donald Robert Ames with the closest admission year to 1983. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Donald Robert Ames carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Ames licensed?
Donald Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Robert Ames admitted to the bar?
Donald Robert Ames's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Donald Robert Ames go to law school?
Donald Robert Ames attended FORDHAM.
What company does Donald Robert Ames work for?
Donald Robert Ames is associated with Donald Robert Ames in Highlands, NJ.
Is Donald Robert Ames in good standing?
No, Donald Robert Ames carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Cite this page & disclosure
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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