New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Douglas Russell Hayes
University Of Oregon alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Santa Barbara, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 2220754
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Douglas Russell Hayes has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Oregon
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Douglas Russell Hayes has carried New York bar registration 2220754 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Douglas Russell Hayes-Lawyer, located in Santa Barbara, CA, ZIP 93101. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF OREGON (59 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Douglas Russell Hayes 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
Douglas Russell Hayes's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Douglas compares to fellow University Of Oregon alumni
Among the 56 University Of Oregon graduates in the New York register, Douglas Russell Hayes is longer-tenured than 91% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Of Oregon alumni
Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 9% higher than 91% of 56 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Oregon's active-bar rate
Of University Of Oregon's 59 alumni in the New York register, 62.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Oregon alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2220754
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Douglas Russell Hayes-Lawyer
- City
- Santa Barbara, CA
- ZIP Code
- 93101
- Phone
- (805) 966-4171
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Douglas Russell Hayes'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 Douglas Hayes licensed?
Douglas Hayes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Douglas Russell Hayes admitted to the bar?
Douglas Russell Hayes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Douglas Russell Hayes go to law school?
Douglas Russell Hayes attended UNIVERSITY OF OREGON.
What company does Douglas Russell Hayes work for?
Douglas Russell Hayes is associated with Douglas Russell Hayes-Lawyer in Santa Barbara, CA.
Is Douglas Russell Hayes in good standing?
Yes, Douglas Russell Hayes 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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