New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft

New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1972
Admitted
54
Years in bar
1480003
NY reg #

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Margaret Armstrong Bancroft carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1972 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

54 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
New York University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1972
54 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1480003
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft is registered as bar number 1480003 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Dechert LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

A "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.

How Margaret compares to fellow New York University alumni

Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Margaret Armstrong Bancroft is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

54 years vs. New York University alumni

Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school

54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 1972 admission class today

Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

30%40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1972 class 66.2% 41.8% ▼ -36.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1972 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1480003
Year Admitted
1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
May 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Dechert LLP
County
New York
ZIP Code
10036
Phone
(212) 698-3590

Education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft carries a "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 Margaret Bancroft licensed?

Margaret Bancroft is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Margaret Armstrong Bancroft admitted to the bar?

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.

Where did Margaret Armstrong Bancroft go to law school?

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.

What company does Margaret Armstrong Bancroft work for?

Margaret Armstrong Bancroft is associated with Dechert LLP in New York, NY.

Is Margaret Armstrong Bancroft in good standing?

No, Margaret Armstrong Bancroft carries a "Delinquent" 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.