New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Catherine C. Nearpass
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Rochester, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4294526
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Catherine C. Nearpass has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Catherine C. Nearpass carries New York bar registration 4294526, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Nearpass & Koegel PLLC, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14618. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Catherine C. Nearpass 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
Catherine C. Nearpass was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 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 Catherine compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Catherine C. Nearpass is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 29% higher than 71% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4294526
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Nearpass & Koegel PLLC
- City
- Rochester, NY
- County
- Monroe
- ZIP Code
- 14618
- Phone
- (585) 204-2029
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine C. Nearpass'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 Nearpass licensed?
Catherine Nearpass is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine C. Nearpass admitted to the bar?
Catherine C. Nearpass was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Catherine C. Nearpass go to law school?
Catherine C. Nearpass attended Albany Law School.
What company does Catherine C. Nearpass work for?
Catherine C. Nearpass is associated with Nearpass & Koegel PLLC in Rochester, NY.
Is Catherine C. Nearpass in good standing?
Yes, Catherine C. Nearpass 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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