New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Camelia Mercedes Valdes
Rutgers alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Paterson, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2817435
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Camelia Mercedes Valdes ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2817435 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Camelia Mercedes Valdes, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Passaic County Prosecutor'S Office, located in Paterson, NJ, ZIP 07505. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: RUTGERS (1,109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Camelia Mercedes Valdes 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 Camelia Mercedes Valdes's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Camelia compares to fellow Rutgers alumni
Among the 638 Rutgers graduates in the New York register, Camelia Mercedes Valdes is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Rutgers alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 52% higher than 48% of 638 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
Rutgers's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers's 1,109 alumni in the New York register, 54.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Rutgers alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2817435
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Sep 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Passaic County Prosecutor'S Office
- City
- Paterson, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07505
- Phone
- (973) 881-4898
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Camelia Mercedes Valdes'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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Camelia Mercedes Valdes'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 Camelia Valdes licensed?
Camelia Valdes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Camelia Mercedes Valdes admitted to the bar?
Camelia Mercedes Valdes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Camelia Mercedes Valdes go to law school?
Camelia Mercedes Valdes attended RUTGERS.
What company does Camelia Mercedes Valdes work for?
Camelia Mercedes Valdes is associated with Passaic County Prosecutor'S Office in Paterson, NJ.
Is Camelia Mercedes Valdes in good standing?
Yes, Camelia Mercedes Valdes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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