New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Cara Hope Drinan
Stanford alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4109450
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cara Hope Drinan has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Stanford
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cara Hope Drinan carries New York bar registration 4109450, an established, active practitioner in 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 Columbus School Of Law The Catholic University Of America, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20064. Educational background: STANFORD (601 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Cara Hope Drinan remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Cara Hope Drinan was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Cara compares to fellow Stanford alumni
Among the 406 Stanford graduates in the New York register, Cara Hope Drinan is longer-tenured than 18% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Stanford alumni
Years since admission - 406 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 82% higher than 18% of 406 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
Stanford's active-bar rate
Of Stanford's 601 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Stanford alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4109450
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Columbus School Of Law The Catholic University Of America
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20064
- Phone
- (202) 319-5508
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cara Hope Drinan'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 Cara Drinan licensed?
Cara Drinan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cara Hope Drinan admitted to the bar?
Cara Hope Drinan was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Cara Hope Drinan go to law school?
Cara Hope Drinan attended STANFORD.
What company does Cara Hope Drinan work for?
Cara Hope Drinan is associated with Columbus School Of Law The Catholic University Of America in Washington, DC.
Is Cara Hope Drinan in good standing?
Yes, Cara Hope Drinan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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