New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Jose Raul Mendez

Catholic University Puerto Rico alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2009074
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jose Raul Mendez carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
Law school
Catholic University Puerto Rico

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Catholic University Puerto Rico
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2009074
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jose Raul Mendez is registered as bar number 2009074 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PUERTO RICO.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
Registration Number
2009074
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PUERTO RICO

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jose Raul Mendez's current status, "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Jose Raul Mendez carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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 Mendez licensed?

Jose Mendez is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jose Raul Mendez admitted to the bar?

Jose Raul Mendez's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Jose Raul Mendez go to law school?

Jose Raul Mendez attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY PUERTO RICO.

Is Jose Raul Mendez in good standing?

No, Jose Raul Mendez carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" 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.