New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Joseph Stephen Ruocco
Fordham Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980. 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
- 1663954
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Stephen Ruocco carries a "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason"
- Law school
- Fordham Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Stephen Ruocco is registered as bar number 1663954 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 46 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIV.
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.
How Joseph compares to fellow Fordham Univ alumni
Among the 215 Fordham Univ graduates in the New York register, Joseph Stephen Ruocco is longer-tenured than 84% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. Fordham Univ alumni
Years since admission - 215 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 16% higher than 84% of 215 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
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned from bar - disciplinary reason
- Registration Number
- 1663954
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
FORDHAM UNIV
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Stephen Ruocco'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
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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Joseph Stephen Ruocco 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 Joseph Ruocco licensed?
Joseph Ruocco is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Stephen Ruocco admitted to the bar?
Joseph Stephen Ruocco's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Joseph Stephen Ruocco go to law school?
Joseph Stephen Ruocco attended FORDHAM UNIV.
Is Joseph Stephen Ruocco in good standing?
No, Joseph Stephen Ruocco 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.
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