New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Dara Aquila Govan
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Elizabeth, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4079240
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dara Aquila Govan has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dara Aquila Govan carries New York bar registration 4079240, an established, active practitioner in 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 Superior Court Of New Jersey, located in Elizabeth, NJ, ZIP 07201. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Dara Aquila Govan remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Dara Aquila Govan was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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
How Dara compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Dara Aquila Govan is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 18% higher than 82% of 1,756 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
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4079240
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Superior Court Of New Jersey
- City
- Elizabeth, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07201
- Phone
- (908) 787-1650
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dara Aquila Govan'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 Dara Govan licensed?
Dara Govan is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dara Aquila Govan admitted to the bar?
Dara Aquila Govan was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Dara Aquila Govan go to law school?
Dara Aquila Govan attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Dara Aquila Govan work for?
Dara Aquila Govan is associated with Superior Court Of New Jersey in Elizabeth, NJ.
Is Dara Aquila Govan in good standing?
Yes, Dara Aquila Govan 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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