New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Francis Nicholas Soave
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in St Clair, MI. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2196194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Francis Nicholas Soave carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Francis Nicholas Soave is registered as bar number 2196194 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Soave & Associates Plc, located in St Clair, MI, ZIP 48019. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY (3,359 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, 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 Francis compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Francis Nicholas Soave is longer-tenured than 83%.
38 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,967 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2196194
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Soave & Associates Plc
- City
- St Clair, MI
- ZIP Code
- 48019
- Phone
- (810) 326-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Francis Nicholas Soave's current status, "Suspended, 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.
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Francis Nicholas Soave carries a "Suspended, 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 Francis Soave licensed?
Francis Soave is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Francis Nicholas Soave admitted to the bar?
Francis Nicholas Soave's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Francis Nicholas Soave go to law school?
Francis Nicholas Soave attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Francis Nicholas Soave work for?
Francis Nicholas Soave is associated with Soave & Associates Plc in St Clair, MI.
Is Francis Nicholas Soave in good standing?
No, Francis Nicholas Soave carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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