New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Darlene P. Butler
Villanova University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Rahway, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2158442
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Darlene P. Butler ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Villanova University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2158442 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Darlene P. Butler, 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 Merck & Co, Inc., located in Rahway, NJ, ZIP 07065. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Villanova University School of Law (786 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Darlene P. Butler 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 Darlene P. Butler's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Darlene compares to fellow Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Among the 660 Villanova University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Darlene P. Butler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Villanova University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 660 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 660 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Villanova University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Villanova University School Of Law's 786 alumni in the New York register, 83.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Villanova University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2158442
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Merck & Co, Inc.
- City
- Rahway, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07065
- Phone
- (908) 418-8367
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Darlene P. Butler'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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Darlene P. Butler'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 Darlene Butler licensed?
Darlene Butler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Darlene P. Butler admitted to the bar?
Darlene P. Butler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Darlene P. Butler go to law school?
Darlene P. Butler attended Villanova University School of Law.
What company does Darlene P. Butler work for?
Darlene P. Butler is associated with Merck & Co, Inc. in Rahway, NJ.
Is Darlene P. Butler in good standing?
Yes, Darlene P. Butler 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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