New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Thomas Francis Ford
Cleveland State Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Wilkes Barre, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2152676
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Thomas Francis Ford carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1987 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 39 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Cleveland State Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Thomas Francis Ford is registered as bar number 2152676 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Smith, Ford & Associates, located in Wilkes Barre, PA, ZIP 18702. Educational background: CLEVELAND STATE UNIV (20 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.
Cleveland State Univ's active-bar rate
Of Cleveland State Univ's 20 alumni in the New York register, 25% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cleveland State Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2152676
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2025
Location & Contact
- Company
- Smith, Ford & Associates
- City
- Wilkes Barre, PA
- ZIP Code
- 18702
- Phone
- (570) 820-7845
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Thomas Francis Ford'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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Thomas Francis Ford 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 Thomas Ford licensed?
Thomas Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Thomas Francis Ford admitted to the bar?
Thomas Francis Ford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Thomas Francis Ford go to law school?
Thomas Francis Ford attended CLEVELAND STATE UNIV.
What company does Thomas Francis Ford work for?
Thomas Francis Ford is associated with Smith, Ford & Associates in Wilkes Barre, PA.
Is Thomas Francis Ford in good standing?
No, Thomas Francis Ford 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.
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