New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Alka Natver Patel
Southwestern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Yorba Linda, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2740926
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Alka Natver Patel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southwestern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2740926 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Alka Natver Patel, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Yorba Linda, CA, ZIP 92887. Educational background: SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY (156 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Alka Natver Patel still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Alka Natver Patel's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Alka compares to fellow Southwestern University alumni
Among the 156 Southwestern University graduates in the New York register, Alka Natver Patel is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Southwestern University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 82% higher than 18% of 156 fellow alumni
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
Southwestern University's active-bar rate
Of Southwestern University's 156 alumni in the New York register, 56.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Southwestern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2740926
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Yorba Linda, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92887
- Phone
- (714) 767-1216
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Alka Natver Patel's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Alka Patel licensed?
Alka Patel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Alka Natver Patel admitted to the bar?
Alka Natver Patel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Alka Natver Patel go to law school?
Alka Natver Patel attended SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY.
Is Alka Natver Patel in good standing?
Yes, Alka Natver Patel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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