New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Ruth Emelda Shillingford
Georgetown Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2185882
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Ruth Emelda Shillingford ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2185882 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ruth Emelda Shillingford, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New York State Court Of Claims, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER (209 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Ruth Emelda Shillingford still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ruth Emelda Shillingford's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Georgetown Law Center alumni
Among the 154 Georgetown Law Center graduates in the New York register, Ruth Emelda Shillingford is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Georgetown Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 154 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 10% higher than 90% of 154 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. 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
Georgetown Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Law Center's 209 alumni in the New York register, 50.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2185882
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Court Of Claims
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10004
- Phone
- (212) 361-8114
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ruth Emelda Shillingford'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 Shillingford licensed?
Ruth Shillingford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ruth Emelda Shillingford admitted to the bar?
Ruth Emelda Shillingford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Ruth Emelda Shillingford go to law school?
Ruth Emelda Shillingford attended GEORGETOWN LAW CENTER.
What company does Ruth Emelda Shillingford work for?
Ruth Emelda Shillingford is associated with New York State Court Of Claims in New York, NY.
Is Ruth Emelda Shillingford in good standing?
Yes, Ruth Emelda Shillingford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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