New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Cynthia L. Hammond

Univ Of So Carolina alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2288843
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Cynthia L. Hammond ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

37 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Univ Of So Carolina

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Univ Of So Carolina
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2288843
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2288843 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cynthia L. Hammond, 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 Kings County Surrogate'S Court, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF SO CAROLINA.

State context & due diligence

After 37 years on the register, Cynthia L. Hammond 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 Cynthia L. Hammond's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

37 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

37 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

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1989 class 66.2% 70.8% ▲ +6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2288843
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Oct 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Kings County Surrogate'S Court
County
Kings
ZIP Code
11201
Phone
(347) 404-9705

Education

UNIV OF SO CAROLINA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Cynthia L. Hammond'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

Cynthia L. Hammond'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 Cynthia Hammond licensed?

Cynthia Hammond is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Cynthia L. Hammond admitted to the bar?

Cynthia L. Hammond's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Cynthia L. Hammond go to law school?

Cynthia L. Hammond attended UNIV OF SO CAROLINA.

What company does Cynthia L. Hammond work for?

Cynthia L. Hammond is associated with Kings County Surrogate'S Court in Brooklyn, NY.

Is Cynthia L. Hammond in good standing?

Yes, Cynthia L. Hammond holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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