New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Edwin Ernest Burks

Southern Univ Baton Rouge alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2293454
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edwin Ernest Burks carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Southern Univ Baton Rouge

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Southern Univ Baton Rouge
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2293454
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edwin Ernest Burks is registered as bar number 2293454 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: SOUTHERN UNIV BATON ROUGE.

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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.

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2293454
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

SOUTHERN UNIV BATON ROUGE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edwin Ernest Burks's current status, "Disbarred", 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

Edwin Ernest Burks carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Edwin Burks licensed?

Edwin Burks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edwin Ernest Burks admitted to the bar?

Edwin Ernest Burks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Edwin Ernest Burks go to law school?

Edwin Ernest Burks attended SOUTHERN UNIV BATON ROUGE.

Is Edwin Ernest Burks in good standing?

No, Edwin Ernest Burks carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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