New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Stephen C. Cruz

Ateneo De Manila alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
1804954
NY reg #

The record in one line

Stephen C. Cruz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

44 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
Law school
Ateneo De Manila

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ateneo De Manila
50% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1804954
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Stephen C. Cruz is registered as bar number 1804954 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Stephen C Cruz Esq Attorney At Law, located in Makati. Educational background: ATENEO DE MANILA (12 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Ateneo De Manila's active-bar rate

Of Ateneo De Manila's 12 alumni in the New York register, 50% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Ateneo De Manila alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%50%
Ateneo De Manila alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
1804954
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Stephen C Cruz Esq Attorney At Law
City
Makati
Phone
(632) 840-2717

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Stephen C. Cruz's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Stephen C. Cruz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Stephen Cruz licensed?

Stephen Cruz is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Stephen C. Cruz admitted to the bar?

Stephen C. Cruz's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Stephen C. Cruz go to law school?

Stephen C. Cruz attended ATENEO DE MANILA.

What company does Stephen C. Cruz work for?

Stephen C. Cruz is associated with Stephen C Cruz Esq Attorney At Law in Makati.

Is Stephen C. Cruz in good standing?

No, Stephen C. Cruz carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.