New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jose Manual Betancourt
Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1648914
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jose Manual Betancourt carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1979 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Suffolk University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jose Manual Betancourt is registered as bar number 1648914 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 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 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 Jose compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni
Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Jose Manual Betancourt is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. Suffolk University alumni
Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 1% higher than 99% of 354 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
Suffolk University's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1648914
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jose Manual Betancourt'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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Jose Manual Betancourt 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 Jose Betancourt licensed?
Jose Betancourt is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jose Manual Betancourt admitted to the bar?
Jose Manual Betancourt's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Jose Manual Betancourt go to law school?
Jose Manual Betancourt attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.
Is Jose Manual Betancourt in good standing?
No, Jose Manual Betancourt 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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