New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Joseph Andrew Ables

Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Charleston, SC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1789841
NY reg #

The record in one line

Joseph Andrew Ables appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1980 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

46 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Buffalo Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Buffalo Law School
69.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1789841
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Joseph Andrew Ables is registered as bar number 1789841 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under 1954, located in Charleston, SC, ZIP 29407. Educational background: BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL (61 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate

Of Buffalo Law School's 61 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%69.4%
Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1789841
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
1954
ZIP Code
29407
Phone
(843) 949-7767

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Andrew Ables's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Joseph Andrew Ables is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Joseph Ables licensed?

Joseph Ables is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Joseph Andrew Ables admitted to the bar?

Joseph Andrew Ables's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Joseph Andrew Ables go to law school?

Joseph Andrew Ables attended BUFFALO LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Joseph Andrew Ables work for?

Joseph Andrew Ables is associated with 1954 in Charleston, SC.

Is Joseph Andrew Ables in good standing?

Not currently, Joseph Andrew Ables's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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