New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Claude Trahan
University Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1831064
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Claude Trahan has spent 45 years on the register since admission in 1981, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 45 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Pennsylvania
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Claude Trahan has carried New York bar registration 1831064 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 Claude Trahan P.C., located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11216. Educational background: UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA (158 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 45 years, Claude Trahan 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
Claude Trahan's 45 years since a 1981 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
45 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
45 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Claude compares to fellow University Pennsylvania alumni
Among the 127 University Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Claude Trahan is longer-tenured than 64% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. University Pennsylvania alumni
Years since admission - 127 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 36% higher than 64% of 127 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
University Pennsylvania's active-bar rate
Of University Pennsylvania's 158 alumni in the New York register, 50.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1831064
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Claude Trahan P.C.
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11216
- Phone
- (917) 282-5713
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Claude Trahan'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 Claude Trahan licensed?
Claude Trahan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Claude Trahan admitted to the bar?
Claude Trahan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Claude Trahan go to law school?
Claude Trahan attended UNIVERSITY PENNSYLVANIA.
What company does Claude Trahan work for?
Claude Trahan is associated with Claude Trahan P.C. in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Claude Trahan in good standing?
Yes, Claude Trahan holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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