New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Colette Laforet Ford

Amu Washington College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2319846
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Colette Laforet Ford ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Amu Washington College

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Amu Washington College
76.7% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2319846
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2319846 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Colette Laforet Ford, 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 Us Department Of Justice, Crm, Office Of International Affairs, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20530. Educational background: AMU WASHINGTON COLLEGE (30 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Colette Laforet Ford 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 Colette Laforet Ford's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

Amu Washington College's active-bar rate

Of Amu Washington College's 30 alumni in the New York register, 76.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Amu Washington College alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%76.7%
Amu Washington College alumni, active-bar rate

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2319846
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Sep 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Us Department Of Justice, Crm, Office Of International Affairs
ZIP Code
20530
Phone
(202) 514-0000

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Colette Laforet Ford'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

Colette Laforet Ford'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 Colette Ford licensed?

Colette Ford is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Colette Laforet Ford admitted to the bar?

Colette Laforet Ford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Colette Laforet Ford go to law school?

Colette Laforet Ford attended AMU WASHINGTON COLLEGE.

What company does Colette Laforet Ford work for?

Colette Laforet Ford is associated with Us Department Of Justice, Crm, Office Of International Affairs in Washington, DC.

Is Colette Laforet Ford in good standing?

Yes, Colette Laforet Ford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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