New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash

Howard University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
2000099
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1985 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"
Law school
Howard University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Howard University School Of Law
77.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2000099
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash is registered as bar number 2000099 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Disbarred", license revoked. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Howard University School of Law (783 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Disbarred" 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.

How Sylvia compares to fellow Howard University School Of Law alumni

Among the 686 Howard University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. Howard University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 686 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Howard University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Howard University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 77.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.5%
Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
2000099
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash's current status, "Disbarred", 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

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash carries a "Disbarred" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sylvia Ash licensed?

Sylvia Ash is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash admitted to the bar?

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash go to law school?

Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash attended Howard University School of Law.

Is Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash in good standing?

No, Sylvia Gwendolyn Ash carries a "Disbarred" 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.