New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Sylvia Louise Beckey

Duke Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1975
Admitted
51
Years in bar
1417286
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sylvia Louise Beckey's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1975 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.

51 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Deceased
current bar status: "Deceased"
Law school
Duke Univ

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Deceased
deceased
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1975
51 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Duke Univ
59.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1417286
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sylvia Louise Beckey is registered as bar number 1417286 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 51 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: DUKE UNIV (42 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.

Duke Univ's active-bar rate

Of Duke Univ's 42 alumni in the New York register, 59.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Duke Univ alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%59.5%
Duke Univ alumni, active-bar rate

The 1975 admission class today

Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1975 class 66.2% 47.9% ▼ -27.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1975 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Deceased
Registration Number
1417286
Year Admitted
1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1

Location & Contact

Education

DUKE UNIV

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sylvia Louise Beckey's current status, "Deceased", 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 Louise Beckey's record is historical. Confirm you are researching the correct person before drawing any conclusion from this listing.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sylvia Beckey licensed?

Sylvia Beckey is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sylvia Louise Beckey admitted to the bar?

Sylvia Louise Beckey's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.

Where did Sylvia Louise Beckey go to law school?

Sylvia Louise Beckey attended DUKE UNIV.

Is Sylvia Louise Beckey in good standing?

Sylvia Louise Beckey's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.

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