New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Cynthia Janet Southard

Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Latham, NY. 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
2801413
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Cynthia Janet Southard ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
#99 of 273
by tenure in Latham office peers
Law school
Albany Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Law school
Albany Law School
Registration
2801413
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2801413 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cynthia Janet Southard, 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 Cynthia Janet Southard, Esq., located in Latham, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12110. Educational background: Albany Law School (11,636 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Cynthia Janet Southard 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 Janet Southard's 29 years since admission in 1997.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 38% higher than 62% 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

Tenure among Latham, NY office peers

Most of the 273 NY-registered attorneys in Latham, NY outrank Cynthia Janet Southard on tenure; this record sits at the 36th local percentile (rank #99). See the Latham attorney directory .

Local rank
#99
City cohort
273
Local percentile
36th
Admitted
1997

Nearest tenure peers in Latham

How local rank is computed

Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

How Cynthia compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni

Among the 4,866 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Cynthia Janet Southard is longer-tenured than 81%.

29 years vs. Albany Law School alumni

Years since admission - 4,866 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 19% higher than 81% of 4,866 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years1997 class 67.2% 81% ▲ +20.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2801413
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Cynthia Janet Southard, Esq.
County
Albany
ZIP Code
12110
Phone
(518) 258-0787

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Cynthia Janet Southard'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 Profile 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Cynthia Janet Southard'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 Southard licensed?

Cynthia Southard is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Cynthia Janet Southard admitted to the bar?

Cynthia Janet Southard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Cynthia Janet Southard go to law school?

Cynthia Janet Southard attended Albany Law School.

What company does Cynthia Janet Southard work for?

Cynthia Janet Southard is associated with Cynthia Janet Southard, Esq. in Latham, NY.

Is Cynthia Janet Southard in good standing?

Yes, Cynthia Janet Southard holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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