New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ridley Martin Whitaker
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1807890
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ridley Martin Whitaker's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1982 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- University Of Virginia School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ridley Martin Whitaker is registered as bar number 1807890 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 44 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: University of Virginia School of Law (4,405 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 Ridley compares to fellow University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,985 University Of Virginia School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Ridley Martin Whitaker is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,985 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,985 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Virginia School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Virginia School Of Law's 4,405 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Virginia School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1807890
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ridley Martin Whitaker'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 Ridley Whitaker licensed?
Ridley Whitaker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ridley Martin Whitaker admitted to the bar?
Ridley Martin Whitaker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Ridley Martin Whitaker go to law school?
Ridley Martin Whitaker attended University of Virginia School of Law.
Is Ridley Martin Whitaker in good standing?
Ridley Martin Whitaker's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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