New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Deborah Masker Edwards

New York alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Clifton, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2504066
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 34 years on the register since a 1992 admission, Deborah Masker Edwards ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

34 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York
41.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2504066
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2504066 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Deborah Masker Edwards, 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 Deborah Masker Edwards, Esq., located in Clifton, NJ, ZIP 07013. Educational background: NEW YORK (1,824 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 34 years on the register, Deborah Masker Edwards 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 Deborah Masker Edwards's 34 years since admission in 1992. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

34 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

34 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

How Deborah compares to fellow New York alumni

Among the 1,239 New York graduates in the New York register, Deborah Masker Edwards is longer-tenured than 41% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. New York alumni

Years since admission - 1,239 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 59% higher than 41% of 1,239 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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 · May 2026

New York's active-bar rate

Of New York's 1,824 alumni in the New York register, 41.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

New York alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%41.9%
New York alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2504066
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Deborah Masker Edwards, Esq.
ZIP Code
07013
Phone
(973) 242-2442

Education

NEW YORK

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Deborah Masker Edwards'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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

Deborah Masker Edwards'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 Deborah Edwards licensed?

Deborah Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Deborah Masker Edwards admitted to the bar?

Deborah Masker Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Deborah Masker Edwards go to law school?

Deborah Masker Edwards attended NEW YORK.

What company does Deborah Masker Edwards work for?

Deborah Masker Edwards is associated with Deborah Masker Edwards, Esq. in Clifton, NJ.

Is Deborah Masker Edwards in good standing?

Yes, Deborah Masker Edwards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.