New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Thomas H. Close
University Of Santa Clara alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1575125
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas H. Close carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1974 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 52 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- University Of Santa Clara
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas H. Close is registered as bar number 1575125 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 52 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA (24 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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.
University Of Santa Clara's active-bar rate
Of University Of Santa Clara's 24 alumni in the New York register, 58.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Santa Clara alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1575125
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (315) 536-2779
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas H. Close's current status, "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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Thomas H. Close carries a "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 Thomas Close licensed?
Thomas Close is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas H. Close admitted to the bar?
Thomas H. Close's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Thomas H. Close go to law school?
Thomas H. Close attended UNIVERSITY OF SANTA CLARA.
Is Thomas H. Close in good standing?
No, Thomas H. Close carries a "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.
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