New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joseph F. Ward
Union Univ, Albany Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Fort Meade, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2111805
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joseph F. Ward carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #1 of 11
- by tenure in Fort Meade office peers
- Law school
- Union Univ, Albany Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joseph F. Ward is registered as bar number 2111805 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Judge Advocate Generals Corps, located in Fort Meade, MD, ZIP 20755. Educational background: UNION UNIV, ALBANY LAW (3 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.
Tenure among Fort Meade, MD office peers
Within Fort Meade, MD's 11-attorney local set, Joseph F. Ward is #1 by tenure, a small-cohort read, not a statewide claim. See the Fort Meade attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #1
- City cohort
- 11
- Local percentile
- 0th
- Admitted
- 1986
Nearest tenure peers in Fort Meade
- Thomas J. Kennedy admitted 1991 · 35 yr
- Susan M. Chagrin admitted 1994 · 32 yr
- Jennifer Lynne Donahue admitted 1999 · 27 yr
- Yosefi Moshe Seltzer admitted 1999 · 27 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2111805
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Judge Advocate Generals Corps
- City
- Fort Meade, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20755
- Phone
- (301) 677-7805
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joseph F. Ward's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 F. Ward carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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 Ward licensed?
Joseph Ward is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joseph F. Ward admitted to the bar?
Joseph F. Ward's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Joseph F. Ward go to law school?
Joseph F. Ward attended UNION UNIV, ALBANY LAW.
What company does Joseph F. Ward work for?
Joseph F. Ward is associated with Judge Advocate Generals Corps in Fort Meade, MD.
Is Joseph F. Ward in good standing?
No, Joseph F. Ward carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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