New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Gerald Leopold Hamby

Brooklyn Law Schl 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
1535962
NY reg #

The record in one line

Gerald Leopold Hamby appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1958 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

68 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Incapacitated
current bar status: "Incapacitated"
Law school
Brooklyn Law Schl

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Incapacitated
incapacitated
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
Brooklyn Law Schl
16.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1535962
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Gerald Leopold Hamby is registered as bar number 1535962 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, 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: BROOKLYN LAW SCHL (24 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

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

Brooklyn Law Schl's active-bar rate

Of Brooklyn Law Schl's 24 alumni in the New York register, 16.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Brooklyn Law Schl alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%16.7%
Brooklyn Law Schl 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
Incapacitated
Registration Number
1535962
Year Admitted
1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Gerald Leopold Hamby's current status, "Incapacitated", 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

Gerald Leopold Hamby is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Gerald Hamby licensed?

Gerald Hamby is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Gerald Leopold Hamby admitted to the bar?

Gerald Leopold Hamby's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.

Where did Gerald Leopold Hamby go to law school?

Gerald Leopold Hamby attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHL.

Is Gerald Leopold Hamby in good standing?

Not currently, Gerald Leopold Hamby's listed status is "Incapacitated", 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.