New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Catherine Lee Newcombe
Faculty Of Law Mcgill Uni alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2708907
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 31 years on the register since a 1995 admission, Catherine Lee Newcombe ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 31 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Faculty Of Law Mcgill Uni
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2708907 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Catherine Lee Newcombe, 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 United States Department Of Justice, Opdat, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. Educational background: FACULTY OF LAW MCGILL UNI.
State context & due diligence
After 31 years on the register, Catherine Lee Newcombe 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 Lee Newcombe's 31 years since admission in 1995. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
31 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
31 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2708907
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Department Of Justice, Opdat
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 616-0754
Education
FACULTY OF LAW MCGILL UNI
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Catherine Lee Newcombe'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 Newcombe licensed?
Catherine Newcombe is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Catherine Lee Newcombe admitted to the bar?
Catherine Lee Newcombe's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Catherine Lee Newcombe go to law school?
Catherine Lee Newcombe attended FACULTY OF LAW MCGILL UNI.
What company does Catherine Lee Newcombe work for?
Catherine Lee Newcombe is associated with United States Department Of Justice, Opdat in Washington, DC.
Is Catherine Lee Newcombe in good standing?
Yes, Catherine Lee Newcombe holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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