New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Craig Arthur Menden
University Of Utah alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Palo Alto, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2737914
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Craig Arthur Menden ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Utah
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2737914 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Craig Arthur Menden, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP, located in Palo Alto, CA, ZIP 94304. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (47 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Craig Arthur Menden 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 Craig Arthur Menden's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Utah's active-bar rate
Of University Of Utah's 47 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Utah alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2737914
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP
- City
- Palo Alto, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94304
- Phone
- (650) 887-9382
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Craig Arthur Menden'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 Craig Menden licensed?
Craig Menden is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Craig Arthur Menden admitted to the bar?
Craig Arthur Menden's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Craig Arthur Menden go to law school?
Craig Arthur Menden attended UNIVERSITY OF UTAH.
What company does Craig Arthur Menden work for?
Craig Arthur Menden is associated with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP in Palo Alto, CA.
Is Craig Arthur Menden in good standing?
Yes, Craig Arthur Menden holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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