New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Betsy Carole Sterling

St. Louis University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Baltimore, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1952852
NY reg #

The record in one line

Betsy Carole Sterling has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

42 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#41 of 529
by tenure in Baltimore office peers
Law school
St. Louis University

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St. Louis University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1952852
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Betsy Carole Sterling has carried New York bar registration 1952852 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Us District Court District Of Maryland, located in Baltimore, MD, ZIP 21201. Educational background: ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 42 years, Betsy Carole Sterling 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

Betsy Carole Sterling's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

42 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Tenure among Baltimore, MD office peers

Most of the 529 NY-registered attorneys in Baltimore, MD outrank Betsy Carole Sterling on tenure; this record sits at the 8th local percentile (rank #41). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Baltimore attorney directory .

Local rank
#41
City cohort
529
Local percentile
8th
Admitted
1984

Nearest tenure peers in Baltimore

Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1952852
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Us District Court District Of Maryland
ZIP Code
21201
Phone
(410) 962-3278

Education

ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Betsy Carole Sterling'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Nearby Attorneys in Baltimore, MD

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Betsy Carole Sterling with similar attorneys in Baltimore.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Betsy Carole Sterling's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Betsy Sterling licensed?

Betsy Sterling is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Betsy Carole Sterling admitted to the bar?

Betsy Carole Sterling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Betsy Carole Sterling go to law school?

Betsy Carole Sterling attended ST. LOUIS UNIVERSITY.

What company does Betsy Carole Sterling work for?

Betsy Carole Sterling is associated with Us District Court District Of Maryland in Baltimore, MD.

Is Betsy Carole Sterling in good standing?

Yes, Betsy Carole Sterling holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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