New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph Burke Sturgis
Univ Of Pa 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
- 1991785
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph Burke Sturgis carries a "Disbarred" 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: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Univ Of Pa
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph Burke Sturgis is registered as bar number 1991785 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", 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: UNIV OF PA (11 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.
Univ Of Pa's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Pa's 11 alumni in the New York register, 27.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Pa alumni, active-bar rate
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.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1991785
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph Burke Sturgis'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchBefore you rely on this record
Joseph Burke Sturgis 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 Joseph Sturgis licensed?
Joseph Sturgis is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph Burke Sturgis admitted to the bar?
Joseph Burke Sturgis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Joseph Burke Sturgis go to law school?
Joseph Burke Sturgis attended UNIV OF PA.
Is Joseph Burke Sturgis in good standing?
No, Joseph Burke Sturgis 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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.