New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Sanford R. Ross
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1965. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1965
- Admitted
- 61
- Years in bar
- 2153716
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Sanford R. Ross appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Incapacitated", on record since 1965 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 61 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Incapacitated
- current bar status: "Incapacitated"
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Sanford R. Ross is registered as bar number 2153716 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Incapacitated", an administrative designation, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 61 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
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.
How Sanford compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, Sanford R. Ross is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
61 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
61 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 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
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1965 admission class today
Of the 1,502 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1965, 21.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Incapacitated
- Registration Number
- 2153716
- Year Admitted
- 1965 (61 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Sanford R. Ross'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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Sanford Ross licensed?
Sanford Ross is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Sanford R. Ross admitted to the bar?
Sanford R. Ross's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1965.
Where did Sanford R. Ross go to law school?
Sanford R. Ross attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
Is Sanford R. Ross in good standing?
Not currently, Sanford R. Ross'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.
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