New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe
Georgetown alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1276278
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1969 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Georgetown
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe is registered as bar number 1276278 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cooley LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN (1,617 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 Ralph compares to fellow Georgetown alumni
Among the 931 Georgetown graduates in the New York register, Ralph Joe Sutcliffe is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Georgetown alumni
Years since admission - 931 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 1% higher than 99% of 931 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
Georgetown's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown's 1,617 alumni in the New York register, 60.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1276278
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cooley LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10036
- Phone
- (212) 479-6000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe'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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Ralph Joe Sutcliffe 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 Ralph Sutcliffe licensed?
Ralph Sutcliffe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ralph Joe Sutcliffe admitted to the bar?
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Ralph Joe Sutcliffe go to law school?
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe attended GEORGETOWN.
What company does Ralph Joe Sutcliffe work for?
Ralph Joe Sutcliffe is associated with Cooley LLP in New York, NY.
Is Ralph Joe Sutcliffe in good standing?
No, Ralph Joe Sutcliffe carries a "Suspended, delinquent" 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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