New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard L. Blau
Brooklyn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1170497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Howard L. Blau carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1970 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 56 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Brooklyn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Howard L. Blau is registered as bar number 1170497 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 56 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: BROOKLYN (5,464 registered alumni).
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.
How Howard compares to fellow Brooklyn alumni
Among the 2,735 Brooklyn graduates in the New York register, Howard L. Blau is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Brooklyn alumni
Years since admission - 2,735 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,735 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
Brooklyn's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn's 5,464 alumni in the New York register, 47.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1170497
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard L. Blau'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
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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Howard L. Blau 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 Howard Blau licensed?
Howard Blau is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard L. Blau admitted to the bar?
Howard L. Blau's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Howard L. Blau go to law school?
Howard L. Blau attended BROOKLYN.
Is Howard L. Blau in good standing?
No, Howard L. Blau 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.
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