New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Chester Herman Gordon
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1970, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1970
- Admitted
- 56
- Years in bar
- 1294479
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Chester Herman Gordon has spent 56 years on the register since admission in 1970, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 98% tenure percentile.
- 56 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 2%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Chester Herman Gordon has carried New York bar registration 1294479 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 Brenner Gordon & Lane, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12602. Educational background: Brooklyn Law School (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 56 years, Chester Herman Gordon 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
Chester Herman Gordon's 56 years since a 1970 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
56 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
56 Top 2% higher than 98% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Chester compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 8,694 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Chester Herman Gordon is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
56 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,694 NY-registered alumni of this school
56 Top 1% higher than 99% of 8,694 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1970 admission class today
Of the 1,615 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1970, 36.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1294479
- Year Admitted
- 1970 (56 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Brenner Gordon & Lane
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12602
- Phone
- (845) 452-2022
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Chester Herman Gordon'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 Chester Gordon licensed?
Chester Gordon is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Chester Herman Gordon admitted to the bar?
Chester Herman Gordon's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1970.
Where did Chester Herman Gordon go to law school?
Chester Herman Gordon attended Brooklyn Law School.
What company does Chester Herman Gordon work for?
Chester Herman Gordon is associated with Brenner Gordon & Lane in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Chester Herman Gordon in good standing?
Yes, Chester Herman Gordon holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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