New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ralph M. Gutstein
Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1198134
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ralph M. Gutstein carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1978 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 48 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Disbarred
- current bar status: "Disbarred"
- Law school
- Vermont
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ralph M. Gutstein is registered as bar number 1198134 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 48 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Disbarred" 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 Ralph compares to fellow Vermont alumni
Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, Ralph M. Gutstein is longer-tenured than 94% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
48 years vs. Vermont alumni
Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school
48 Top 6% higher than 94% of 190 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
Vermont's active-bar rate
Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Disbarred
- Registration Number
- 1198134
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ralph M. Gutstein's current status, "Disbarred", 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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Ralph M. Gutstein carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ralph Gutstein licensed?
Ralph Gutstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ralph M. Gutstein admitted to the bar?
Ralph M. Gutstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Ralph M. Gutstein go to law school?
Ralph M. Gutstein attended VERMONT.
Is Ralph M. Gutstein in good standing?
No, Ralph M. Gutstein carries a "Disbarred" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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