New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Darren T. Nakata
University Of Michigan Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Rapid City, SD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4291860
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Darren T. Nakata has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Michigan Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Darren T. Nakata carries New York bar registration 4291860, an established, active practitioner in 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 Black Hills Corporation, located in Rapid City, SD, ZIP 57702. Educational background: University of Michigan Law School (2,276 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Darren T. Nakata 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
Darren T. Nakata was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Darren compares to fellow University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Among the 1,993 University Of Michigan Law School graduates in the New York register, Darren T. Nakata is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. University Of Michigan Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,993 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,993 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
University Of Michigan Law School's active-bar rate
Of University Of Michigan Law School's 2,276 alumni in the New York register, 82% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Michigan Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4291860
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Black Hills Corporation
- City
- Rapid City, SD
- ZIP Code
- 57702
- Phone
- (888) 890-5554
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Darren T. Nakata'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 Darren Nakata licensed?
Darren Nakata is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Darren T. Nakata admitted to the bar?
Darren T. Nakata was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Darren T. Nakata go to law school?
Darren T. Nakata attended University of Michigan Law School.
What company does Darren T. Nakata work for?
Darren T. Nakata is associated with Black Hills Corporation in Rapid City, SD.
Is Darren T. Nakata in good standing?
Yes, Darren T. Nakata holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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