New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Amy Paulson Herstek

Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Albany, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

2005
Admitted
21
Years in bar
4274130
NY reg #

The record in one line

Amy Paulson Herstek has held an active New York bar license for 21 years — admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

21 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2005
21 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suny Buffalo Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4274130
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Amy Paulson Herstek is registered as bar number 4274130 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2005, representing roughly 21 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under CURIA GLOBAL, INC., located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12203. Public records list 2 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School — which has 3,453 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.

State context & due diligence

For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Amy Paulson Herstek was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

21 years on the New York bar

Years since admission — all currently-active NY attorneys

21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

0–5: 32,969 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 5–10: 35,324 active NY attorneys (12%). Below this entry. 10–15: 37,359 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 15–20: 38,301 active NY attorneys (13%). Below this entry. 20–25: 30,322 active NY attorneys (11%). This entry sits in this band. 25–30: 26,950 active NY attorneys (9%). Above this entry. 30–35: 22,362 active NY attorneys (8%). Above this entry. 35–40: 20,427 active NY attorneys (7%). Above this entry. 40–45: 17,284 active NY attorneys (6%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11,205 active NY attorneys (4%). Above this entry. 50–55: 6,424 active NY attorneys (2%). Above this entry. 55–60: 3,176 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 60–65: 1,461 active NY attorneys (1%). Above this entry. 65–70: 568 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 70–75: 139 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. 75–80: 25 active NY attorneys (0%). Above this entry. This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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Source NY Office of Court Administration — Attorney Registration · May 2026

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4274130
Year Admitted
2005 (21 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2027

Location & Contact

Company
CURIA GLOBAL, INC.
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12203
Phone
(518) 495-4849

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Amy Paulson Herstek's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296 66.2% This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324 33.8% Verify status before engaging
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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Amy Herstek licensed?

Amy Herstek is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".

When was Amy Paulson Herstek admitted to the bar?

Amy Paulson Herstek was admitted to the bar in 2005.

Where did Amy Paulson Herstek go to law school?

Amy Paulson Herstek attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.

What company does Amy Paulson Herstek work for?

Amy Paulson Herstek is associated with CURIA GLOBAL, INC. in Albany, NY.

Is Amy Paulson Herstek in good standing?

Yes, Amy Paulson Herstek has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.

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