New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Ruben Mejia Garcia
Philippines alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1654722
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ruben Mejia Garcia appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1979 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 47 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Philippines
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ruben Mejia Garcia is registered as bar number 1654722 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 47 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: PHILIPPINES.
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.
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 1654722
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
Location & Contact
Education
PHILIPPINES
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruben Mejia Garcia'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.
Verify This Attorney
Verify on NY Courts Attorney SearchBefore you rely on this record
Ruben Mejia Garcia is currently listed as "Incapacitated", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ruben Garcia licensed?
Ruben Garcia is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruben Mejia Garcia admitted to the bar?
Ruben Mejia Garcia's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Ruben Mejia Garcia go to law school?
Ruben Mejia Garcia attended PHILIPPINES.
Is Ruben Mejia Garcia in good standing?
Not currently, Ruben Mejia Garcia'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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.