New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Catherine Ann Hess Peterson
Indiana University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. 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
- 2318095
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Catherine Ann Hess Peterson 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
- Indiana University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2318095 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Catherine Ann Hess Peterson, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 36 years on the register. Educational background: INDIANA UNIVERSITY (218 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Catherine Ann Hess Peterson 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 Catherine Ann Hess Peterson'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 Catherine Ann compares to fellow Indiana University alumni
Among the 156 Indiana University graduates in the New York register, Catherine Ann Hess Peterson is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Indiana University alumni
Years since admission - 156 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 18% higher than 82% of 156 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
Indiana University's active-bar rate
Of Indiana University's 218 alumni in the New York register, 52.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Indiana University 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
- 2318095
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Ann Hess Peterson'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 Catherine Ann Peterson licensed?
Catherine Ann Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Ann Hess Peterson admitted to the bar?
Catherine Ann Hess Peterson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Catherine Ann Hess Peterson go to law school?
Catherine Ann Hess Peterson attended INDIANA UNIVERSITY.
Is Catherine Ann Hess Peterson in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Ann Hess Peterson 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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