New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cyril William Graham Best
New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2622041
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Cyril William Graham Best ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2622041 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Cyril William Graham Best, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of C. Bill Best, Esq., located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11213. Educational background: NEW ENGLAND (320 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Cyril William Graham Best 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 Cyril William Graham Best's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 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
How Cyril compares to fellow New England alumni
Among the 289 New England graduates in the New York register, Cyril William Graham Best is longer-tenured than 38% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. New England alumni
Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 62% higher than 38% of 289 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
New England's active-bar rate
Of New England's 320 alumni in the New York register, 64.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2622041
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of C. Bill Best, Esq.
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11213
- Phone
- (718) 778-4179
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cyril William Graham Best'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 Cyril Best licensed?
Cyril Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cyril William Graham Best admitted to the bar?
Cyril William Graham Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Cyril William Graham Best go to law school?
Cyril William Graham Best attended NEW ENGLAND.
What company does Cyril William Graham Best work for?
Cyril William Graham Best is associated with Law Offices Of C. Bill Best, Esq. in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Cyril William Graham Best in good standing?
Yes, Cyril William Graham Best 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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