New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Claudia Annette Woods

North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Jacksonville, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1988
Admitted
38
Years in bar
2162618
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Claudia Annette Woods ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

38 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
North Carolina Central University School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1988
38 years
Law school
North Carolina Central University School Of Law
78.1% active rate
Registration
2162618
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2162618 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Claudia Annette Woods, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Claudia Annette Butts, located in Jacksonville, NC, ZIP 28540. Educational background: North Carolina Central University School of Law (105 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 38 years on the register, Claudia Annette Woods 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 Claudia Annette Woods's 38 years since admission in 1988.

38 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

How Claudia compares to fellow North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni

Among the 102 North Carolina Central University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Claudia Annette Woods is longer-tenured than 96%.

38 years vs. North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school

38 Top 4% higher than 96% of 102 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 45 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 · August 2026

North Carolina Central University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of North Carolina Central University School Of Law's 105 alumni in the New York register, 78.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%78.1%
North Carolina Central University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1988 admission class today

Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1988 class 67.2% 56.7% ▼ -15.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1988 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2162618
Year Admitted
1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Claudia Annette Butts
ZIP Code
28540
Phone
(910) 333-0484

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Claudia Annette Woods's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Claudia Annette Woods with the closest admission year to 1988. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Claudia Annette Woods'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 Claudia Woods licensed?

Claudia Woods is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Claudia Annette Woods admitted to the bar?

Claudia Annette Woods's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.

Where did Claudia Annette Woods go to law school?

Claudia Annette Woods attended North Carolina Central University School of Law.

What company does Claudia Annette Woods work for?

Claudia Annette Woods is associated with Claudia Annette Butts in Jacksonville, NC.

Is Claudia Annette Woods in good standing?

Yes, Claudia Annette Woods holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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