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 September 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Law school
Univ Of Pa
27.3% active rate
Registration
1991785
NY registration #

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.

0%100%New York avg67%27.3%
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, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1985 class 67.2% 70.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1991785
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Education

UNIV OF PA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Joseph Burke Sturgis's current status, "Disbarred", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Joseph Burke Sturgis with the closest admission year to 1985. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before 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.

Cite this page & disclosure

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