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
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
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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
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.
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
Education
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
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 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.
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