New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ruth Ann Chaffee
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Penn Yan, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4678470
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ruth Ann Chaffee has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ruth Ann Chaffee carries New York bar registration 4678470, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Yates County Department Of Social Services, located in Penn Yan, NY (Yates County), ZIP 14527. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Ruth Ann Chaffee remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Ruth Ann Chaffee was admitted in 2009, giving 17 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ruth compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Ruth Ann Chaffee is longer-tenured than 50% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 50% higher than 50% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4678470
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Yates County Department Of Social Services
- City
- Penn Yan, NY
- County
- Yates
- ZIP Code
- 14527
- Phone
- (315) 536-5511
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruth Ann Chaffee's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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 Ruth Chaffee licensed?
Ruth Chaffee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruth Ann Chaffee admitted to the bar?
Ruth Ann Chaffee was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Ruth Ann Chaffee go to law school?
Ruth Ann Chaffee attended Albany Law School.
What company does Ruth Ann Chaffee work for?
Ruth Ann Chaffee is associated with Yates County Department Of Social Services in Penn Yan, NY.
Is Ruth Ann Chaffee in good standing?
Yes, Ruth Ann Chaffee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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