New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Carolyn Sherrill Kearns
St Johns Univ 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
- 2345643
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Carolyn Sherrill Kearns 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
- St Johns Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2345643 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Carolyn Sherrill Kearns, 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 Nys Assembly, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12248. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIV (591 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Carolyn Sherrill Kearns 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 Carolyn Sherrill Kearns'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
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 Carolyn compares to fellow St Johns Univ alumni
Among the 382 St Johns Univ graduates in the New York register, Carolyn Sherrill Kearns is longer-tenured than 48% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. St Johns Univ alumni
Years since admission - 382 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 52% higher than 48% of 382 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
St Johns Univ's active-bar rate
Of St Johns Univ's 591 alumni in the New York register, 40.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns Univ 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
- 2345643
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nys Assembly
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12248
- Phone
- (518) 455-4926
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carolyn Sherrill Kearns'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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Carolyn Sherrill Kearns'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 Carolyn Kearns licensed?
Carolyn Kearns is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carolyn Sherrill Kearns admitted to the bar?
Carolyn Sherrill Kearns's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Carolyn Sherrill Kearns go to law school?
Carolyn Sherrill Kearns attended ST JOHNS UNIV.
What company does Carolyn Sherrill Kearns work for?
Carolyn Sherrill Kearns is associated with Nys Assembly in Albany, NY.
Is Carolyn Sherrill Kearns in good standing?
Yes, Carolyn Sherrill Kearns 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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