New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Bernardine Marie Butler
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2653749
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Bernardine Marie Butler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2653749 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Bernardine Marie Butler, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 31 years on the register. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Bernardine Marie Butler 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 Bernardine Marie Butler's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 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 Bernardine compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Bernardine Marie Butler is longer-tenured than 28% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 72% higher than 28% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2653749
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bernardine Marie Butler'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 Bernardine Butler licensed?
Bernardine Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Bernardine Marie Butler admitted to the bar?
Bernardine Marie Butler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Bernardine Marie Butler go to law school?
Bernardine Marie Butler attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
Is Bernardine Marie Butler in good standing?
Yes, Bernardine Marie Butler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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