New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Charles Edward Drimal

Samford University Cumberland School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Houston, TX. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1974
Admitted
52
Years in bar
3248523
NY reg #

The record in one line

Charles Edward Drimal has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.

52 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 4%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1974
52 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law
80.6% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
3248523
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Charles Edward Drimal has carried New York bar registration 3248523 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Prime Energy Corporation, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77024. Educational background: Samford University Cumberland School of Law (30 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 52 years, Charles Edward Drimal has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Charles Edward Drimal's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

52 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

Samford University Cumberland School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Samford University Cumberland School Of Law's 30 alumni in the New York register, 80.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Samford University Cumberland School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%80.6%
Samford University Cumberland School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1974 admission class today

Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

40%50%60%70% Statewide, all years1974 class 66.2% 47.8% ▼ -27.8%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1974 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
3248523
Year Admitted
1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Prime Energy Corporation
ZIP Code
77024
Phone
(713) 735-0000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Charles Edward Drimal'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Charles Edward Drimal'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 Charles Drimal licensed?

Charles Drimal is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Charles Edward Drimal admitted to the bar?

Charles Edward Drimal's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.

Where did Charles Edward Drimal go to law school?

Charles Edward Drimal attended Samford University Cumberland School of Law.

What company does Charles Edward Drimal work for?

Charles Edward Drimal is associated with Prime Energy Corporation in Houston, TX.

Is Charles Edward Drimal in good standing?

Yes, Charles Edward Drimal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.