New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Betsy Jane Golden
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Wayne, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2143956
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Betsy Jane Golden ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2143956 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Betsy Jane Golden, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under William Paterson University, located in Wayne, NJ, ZIP 07470. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Betsy Jane Golden 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 Betsy Jane Golden's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Betsy compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Betsy Jane Golden is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 13,304 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
New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2143956
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- William Paterson University
- City
- Wayne, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07470
- Phone
- (973) 720-3529
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Betsy Jane Golden'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 Betsy Golden licensed?
Betsy Golden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Betsy Jane Golden admitted to the bar?
Betsy Jane Golden's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Betsy Jane Golden go to law school?
Betsy Jane Golden attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Betsy Jane Golden work for?
Betsy Jane Golden is associated with William Paterson University in Wayne, NJ.
Is Betsy Jane Golden in good standing?
Yes, Betsy Jane Golden 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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