New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Jay William Ricketts
State University Of Ny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Elma, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1365006
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jay William Ricketts carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 54 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #2 of 28
- by tenure in Elma office peers
- Law school
- State University Of Ny At Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jay William Ricketts is registered as bar number 1365006 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Jay W Ricketts, located in Elma, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14059. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT BUFFALO (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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.
Tenure among Elma, NY office peers
Within Elma, NY's 28-attorney local set, Jay William Ricketts is #2 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Elma attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #2
- City cohort
- 28
- Local percentile
- 4th
- Admitted
- 1972
Nearest tenure peers in Elma
- Angelo Anthony Buffomante admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Maureen Ann Mccready admitted 1973 · 53 yr
- Robert John Pierce admitted 1969 · 57 yr
- Joseph A. Sakowski admitted 1976 · 50 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
State University Of Ny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of Ny At Buffalo's 27 alumni in the New York register, 59.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 40% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1365006
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Jay W Ricketts
- City
- Elma, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14059
- Phone
- (716) 310-1011
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jay William Ricketts's current status, "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.
Near-tenure State University Of Ny At Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1972 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1972), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1972 whose listed office city differs from Elma, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Jay William Ricketts: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~29 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1972)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Jay Ricketts licensed?
Jay Ricketts is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jay William Ricketts admitted to the bar?
Jay William Ricketts's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Jay William Ricketts go to law school?
Jay William Ricketts attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Jay William Ricketts work for?
Jay William Ricketts is associated with Jay W Ricketts in Elma, NY.
Is Jay William Ricketts in good standing?
No, Jay William Ricketts carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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