New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Carl Francis Patka
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2320497
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Carl Francis Patka ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2320497 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Carl Francis Patka, 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 New York Power Authority, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston College Law School (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Carl Francis Patka 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 Carl Francis Patka's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Carl compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Carl Francis Patka is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,575 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2320497
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York Power Authority
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 433-6763
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carl Francis Patka'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 Carl Patka licensed?
Carl Patka is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carl Francis Patka admitted to the bar?
Carl Francis Patka's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Carl Francis Patka go to law school?
Carl Francis Patka attended Boston College Law School.
What company does Carl Francis Patka work for?
Carl Francis Patka is associated with New York Power Authority in Albany, NY.
Is Carl Francis Patka in good standing?
Yes, Carl Francis Patka 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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