New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Benjamin Dean Brooks

University Of Chicago Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in San Diego, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5428685
NY reg #

The record in one line

Benjamin Dean Brooks appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2016 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

10 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago Law School
82.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5428685
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Benjamin Dean Brooks is registered as bar number 5428685 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92101. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of Chicago Law School (1,392 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Benjamin compares to fellow University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Among the 1,214 University Of Chicago Law School graduates in the New York register, Benjamin Dean Brooks is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. University Of Chicago Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,214 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,214 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

University Of Chicago Law School's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago Law School's 1,392 alumni in the New York register, 82.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%82.8%
University Of Chicago Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5428685
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP
ZIP Code
92101
Phone
(619) 338-6618

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Benjamin Dean Brooks's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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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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Before you rely on this record

Benjamin Dean Brooks is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Benjamin Brooks licensed?

Benjamin Brooks is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Benjamin Dean Brooks admitted to the bar?

Benjamin Dean Brooks has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Benjamin Dean Brooks go to law school?

Benjamin Dean Brooks attended University of Chicago Law School.

What company does Benjamin Dean Brooks work for?

Benjamin Dean Brooks is associated with Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP in San Diego, CA.

Is Benjamin Dean Brooks in good standing?

Not currently, Benjamin Dean Brooks's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.