New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Noel Ragsdale

Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Desert Hot Springs, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1977
Admitted
49
Years in bar
2316982
NY reg #

The record in one line

Noel Ragsdale has spent 49 years on the register since admission in 1977, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

49 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif
60% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2316982
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Noel Ragsdale has carried New York bar registration 2316982 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

The attorney's registration lists a business address in Desert Hot Springs, CA, ZIP 92241. Educational background: BOALT HALL UNIV OF CALIF (5 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 49 years, Noel Ragsdale 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

Noel Ragsdale's 49 years since a 1977 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

49 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

49 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif's active-bar rate

Of Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif's 5 alumni in the New York register, 60% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%60%
Boalt Hall Univ Of Calif alumni, active-bar rate

The 1977 admission class today

Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2316982
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
92241
Phone
(323) 791-5238

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Noel Ragsdale'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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

Noel Ragsdale's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Noel Ragsdale licensed?

Noel Ragsdale is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Noel Ragsdale admitted to the bar?

Noel Ragsdale's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.

Where did Noel Ragsdale go to law school?

Noel Ragsdale attended BOALT HALL UNIV OF CALIF.

Is Noel Ragsdale in good standing?

Yes, Noel Ragsdale holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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