New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ruth Diane Hilfman
St John University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1936. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1936
- Admitted
- 90
- Years in bar
- 1340611
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ruth Diane Hilfman's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1936 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 90 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- St John University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ruth Diane Hilfman is registered as bar number 1340611 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 90 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ST JOHN UNIVERSITY (96 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 Ruth compares to fellow St John University alumni
Among the 69 St John University graduates in the New York register, Ruth Diane Hilfman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
90 years vs. St John University alumni
Years since admission - 69 NY-registered alumni of this school
90 Top 1% higher than 99% of 69 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St John University's active-bar rate
Of St John University's 96 alumni in the New York register, 46.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St John University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1936 admission class today
Of the 633 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1936, 0% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1340611
- Year Admitted
- 1936 (90 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruth Diane Hilfman'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 Ruth Hilfman licensed?
Ruth Hilfman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruth Diane Hilfman admitted to the bar?
Ruth Diane Hilfman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1936.
Where did Ruth Diane Hilfman go to law school?
Ruth Diane Hilfman attended ST JOHN UNIVERSITY.
Is Ruth Diane Hilfman in good standing?
Ruth Diane Hilfman's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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