New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Paul Douglas Bates
University Of Arizona alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Tucson, AZ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4109518
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul Douglas Bates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 2003 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 23 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Arizona
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul Douglas Bates is registered as bar number 4109518 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
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Tucson, AZ, ZIP 85717. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA (83 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.
How Paul compares to fellow University Of Arizona alumni
Among the 75 University Of Arizona graduates in the New York register, Paul Douglas Bates is longer-tenured than 44% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. University Of Arizona alumni
Years since admission - 75 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 56% higher than 44% of 75 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
University Of Arizona's active-bar rate
Of University Of Arizona's 83 alumni in the New York register, 56.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Arizona alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 4109518
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2025
Location & Contact
- City
- Tucson, AZ
- ZIP Code
- 85717
- Phone
- (520) 882-7300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Douglas Bates's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Paul Douglas Bates 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 Paul Bates licensed?
Paul Bates is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Douglas Bates admitted to the bar?
Paul Douglas Bates was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Paul Douglas Bates go to law school?
Paul Douglas Bates attended UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA.
Is Paul Douglas Bates in good standing?
No, Paul Douglas Bates carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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