New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John Richard Ruth

New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2020
Admitted
6
Years in bar
5782941
NY reg #

The record in one line

John Richard Ruth has held an active New York bar license for 6 years - admitted in 2020, longer-tenured than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

6 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2020
6 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5782941
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number
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New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John Richard Ruth is registered as bar number 5782941 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2020, representing roughly 6 years since admission, a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Office Of The Attorney General, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered, this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Registration confirms bar standing only, see our due-diligence checklist before engaging any attorney.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

John Richard Ruth was admitted in 2020, giving 6 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

6 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Above this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). Above this entry. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

How John compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni

Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, John Richard Ruth is longer-tenured than 16% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

6 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school

6 Top 84% higher than 16% of 13,304 fellow alumni

0–5: 2,082 fellow alumni (16%). Below this entry. 5–10: 2,650 fellow alumni (20%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 2,252 fellow alumni (17%). Above this entry. 15–20: 2,233 fellow alumni (17%). Above this entry. 20–25: 2,190 fellow alumni (16%). Above this entry. 25–30: 1,897 fellow alumni (14%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5782941
Year Admitted
2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Office Of The Attorney General
City
New York, NY
County
New York
ZIP Code
10005
Phone
(212) 416-8513

Education

New York University School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. John Richard Ruth's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Other Attorneys at Office Of The Attorney General

Eric Michael Allen Currently registered Rafeena Bacchus Lee Currently registered Tamar Bakhbava Currently registered Christopher Paul Baynes Currently registered Philip M. Bein Currently registered
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Before you rely on this record

John Richard Ruth is currently listed as "Currently registered" - treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Ruth licensed?

John Ruth is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was John Richard Ruth admitted to the bar?

John Richard Ruth was admitted to the bar in 2020.

Where did John Richard Ruth go to law school?

John Richard Ruth attended New York University School of Law.

What company does John Richard Ruth work for?

John Richard Ruth is associated with Office Of The Attorney General in New York, NY.

Is John Richard Ruth in good standing?

Yes, John Richard Ruth has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.

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