New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Ronald Francis

Univ Of New York Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2231645
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Ronald Francis ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of New York Buffalo
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of New York Buffalo
66.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2231645
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ronald Francis is registered as bar number 2231645 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Ronald Francis, Esq., located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. Educational background: UNIV OF NEW YORK BUFFALO (3 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Ronald Francis sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Ronald Francis's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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

Univ Of New York Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of Univ Of New York Buffalo's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Univ Of New York Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.7%
Univ Of New York Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2231645
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Ronald Francis, Esq.
County
New York
ZIP Code
10004
Phone
(212) 279-6536

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Ronald Francis's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Ronald Francis's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ronald Francis licensed?

Ronald Francis is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ronald Francis admitted to the bar?

Ronald Francis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Ronald Francis go to law school?

Ronald Francis attended UNIV OF NEW YORK BUFFALO.

What company does Ronald Francis work for?

Ronald Francis is associated with Ronald Francis, Esq. in New York, NY.

Is Ronald Francis in good standing?

Yes, Ronald Francis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.