New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Dorothy Leach Starnes

Memphis State Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2199636
NY reg #

The record in one line

Dorothy Leach Starnes appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1988 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

38 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Memphis State Univ
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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Memphis State Univ
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2199636
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Dorothy Leach Starnes is registered as bar number 2199636 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record. Educational background: MEMPHIS STATE UNIV (3 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Memphis State Univ's active-bar rate

Of Memphis State Univ's 3 alumni in the New York register, 0% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Memphis State Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%0%
Memphis State Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 66.2% 57.4% ▼ -13.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2199636
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Dorothy Leach Starnes's current status is "Resigned".

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

Dorothy Leach Starnes is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dorothy Starnes licensed?

Dorothy Starnes is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Dorothy Leach Starnes admitted to the bar?

Dorothy Leach Starnes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Dorothy Leach Starnes go to law school?

Dorothy Leach Starnes attended MEMPHIS STATE UNIV.

Is Dorothy Leach Starnes in good standing?

Not currently, Dorothy Leach Starnes's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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