New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Clifford Edward Barnes
Univ Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2809671
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Clifford Edward Barnes ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2809671 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Clifford Edward Barnes, 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 Clifford E. Barnes, Esq. & Associates, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20016. Educational background: UNIV OF VIRGINIA (338 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Clifford Edward Barnes 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 Clifford Edward Barnes's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Clifford compares to fellow Univ Of Virginia alumni
Among the 212 Univ Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Clifford Edward Barnes is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Univ Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 99% higher than 1% of 212 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
Univ Of Virginia's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Virginia's 338 alumni in the New York register, 41.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Virginia alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2809671
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clifford E. Barnes, Esq. & Associates
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20016
- Phone
- (202) 450-0705
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Clifford Edward Barnes'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 Clifford Barnes licensed?
Clifford Barnes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Clifford Edward Barnes admitted to the bar?
Clifford Edward Barnes's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Clifford Edward Barnes go to law school?
Clifford Edward Barnes attended UNIV OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Clifford Edward Barnes work for?
Clifford Edward Barnes is associated with Clifford E. Barnes, Esq. & Associates in Washington, DC.
Is Clifford Edward Barnes in good standing?
Yes, Clifford Edward Barnes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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