New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Peter A. Ames Sr
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1879576
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Peter A. Ames Sr's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1983 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Peter A. Ames Sr is registered as bar number 1879576 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Peter compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Peter A. Ames Sr is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1879576
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Peter A. Ames Sr's current status, "Deceased", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Peter Ames licensed?
Peter Ames is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Peter A. Ames Sr admitted to the bar?
Peter A. Ames Sr's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Peter A. Ames Sr go to law school?
Peter A. Ames Sr attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Is Peter A. Ames Sr in good standing?
Peter A. Ames Sr's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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