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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92101
- Phone
- (619) 338-6618
Education
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
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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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.
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