New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Theodore James Criares

NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1958. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1958
Admitted
68
Years in bar
1583731
NY reg #

The record in one line

Theodore James Criares carries a "Disbarred" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1958 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

68 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Disbarred
current bar status: "Disbarred"

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Disbarred
disbarred
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1958
68 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
-
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1583731
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Theodore James Criares is registered as bar number 1583731 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 68 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.

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.

The 1958 admission class today

Of the 1,510 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1958, 5.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1958 class 66.2% 5.4% ▼ -91.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1958 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Disbarred
Registration Number
1583731
Year Admitted
1958 (68 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Theodore James Criares'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

Theodore James Criares 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 Theodore Criares licensed?

Theodore Criares is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Theodore James Criares admitted to the bar?

Theodore James Criares's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1958.

Is Theodore James Criares in good standing?

No, Theodore James Criares 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.