New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Helen Scharf Rakove
Boston College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1463249
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Helen Scharf Rakove carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1976 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 50 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Boston College
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Helen Scharf Rakove is registered as bar number 1463249 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
Even after 50 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BOSTON COLLEGE (1,274 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 Helen compares to fellow Boston College alumni
Among the 793 Boston College graduates in the New York register, Helen Scharf Rakove is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Boston College alumni
Years since admission - 793 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 793 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 · May 2026
Boston College's active-bar rate
Of Boston College's 1,274 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Boston College alumni, active-bar rate
The 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1463249
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Helen Scharf Rakove's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Helen Scharf Rakove 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 Helen Rakove licensed?
Helen Rakove is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Helen Scharf Rakove admitted to the bar?
Helen Scharf Rakove's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Helen Scharf Rakove go to law school?
Helen Scharf Rakove attended BOSTON COLLEGE.
Is Helen Scharf Rakove in good standing?
No, Helen Scharf Rakove carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
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