New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ralph Richard Debaise
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1959. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1959
- Admitted
- 67
- Years in bar
- 1158393
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ralph Richard Debaise appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1959 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 67 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ralph Richard Debaise is registered as bar number 1158393 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 67 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
A "Incapacitated" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Ralph compares to fellow Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, Ralph Richard Debaise is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
67 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
67 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 1959 admission class today
Of the 1,551 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1959, 8.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1158393
- Year Admitted
- 1959 (67 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ralph Richard Debaise's current status, "Incapacitated", 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 Ralph Debaise licensed?
Ralph Debaise is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ralph Richard Debaise admitted to the bar?
Ralph Richard Debaise's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1959.
Where did Ralph Richard Debaise go to law school?
Ralph Richard Debaise attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
Is Ralph Richard Debaise in good standing?
Not currently, Ralph Richard Debaise's listed status is "Incapacitated", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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