New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Barbara Joan Ahern
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Troy, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1779685
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Barbara Joan Ahern has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Barbara Joan Ahern has carried New York bar registration 1779685 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Barbara Joan Ahern, Esq., located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12180. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Barbara Joan Ahern has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Barbara Joan Ahern's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Barbara compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Barbara Joan Ahern is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1779685
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Barbara Joan Ahern, Esq.
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12180
- Phone
- (518) 279-4192
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Barbara Joan Ahern'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 Barbara Ahern licensed?
Barbara Ahern is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Barbara Joan Ahern admitted to the bar?
Barbara Joan Ahern's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Barbara Joan Ahern go to law school?
Barbara Joan Ahern attended Albany Law School.
What company does Barbara Joan Ahern work for?
Barbara Joan Ahern is associated with Barbara Joan Ahern, Esq. in Troy, NY.
Is Barbara Joan Ahern in good standing?
Yes, Barbara Joan Ahern holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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