New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Donald Nelson Dirks

Kansas University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1958
Admitted
68
Years in bar
1256932
NY reg #

The record in one line

Donald Nelson Dirks's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1958 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

68 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Kansas University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1958
68 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Kansas University
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1256932
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Donald Nelson Dirks is registered as bar number 1256932 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: KANSAS UNIVERSITY (3 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

Kansas University's active-bar rate

Of Kansas University's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Kansas University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
Kansas University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1958 admission class today

Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1958 class 66.2% 5.4% ▼ -91.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1958 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1256932
Year Admitted
1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Donald Nelson Dirks's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 outside 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

Donald Nelson Dirks's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Donald Dirks licensed?

Donald Dirks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Donald Nelson Dirks admitted to the bar?

Donald Nelson Dirks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.

Where did Donald Nelson Dirks go to law school?

Donald Nelson Dirks attended KANSAS UNIVERSITY.

Is Donald Nelson Dirks in good standing?

Donald Nelson Dirks's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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