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
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
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.
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
Education
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
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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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.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.