New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Leslie Franklin Ruff
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1976, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1976
- Admitted
- 50
- Years in bar
- 1482538
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leslie Franklin Ruff has spent 50 years on the register since admission in 1976, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 50 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leslie Franklin Ruff has carried New York bar registration 1482538 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Public Defender Service Of The District Of Columbia, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20001. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 50 years, Leslie Franklin Ruff has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Leslie Franklin Ruff's 50 years since a 1976 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
50 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
50 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Leslie compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Leslie Franklin Ruff is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
50 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
50 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,967 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 1976 admission class today
Of the 3,226 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1976, 50.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1482538
- Year Admitted
- 1976 (50 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Public Defender Service Of The District Of Columbia
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20001
- Phone
- (202) 824-2344
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leslie Franklin Ruff's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leslie Ruff licensed?
Leslie Ruff is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leslie Franklin Ruff admitted to the bar?
Leslie Franklin Ruff's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1976.
Where did Leslie Franklin Ruff go to law school?
Leslie Franklin Ruff attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Leslie Franklin Ruff work for?
Leslie Franklin Ruff is associated with Public Defender Service Of The District Of Columbia in Washington, DC.
Is Leslie Franklin Ruff in good standing?
Yes, Leslie Franklin Ruff holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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