New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Debra Williams Cook
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2247435
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Debra Williams Cook ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2247435 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Debra Williams Cook, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law (723 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Debra Williams Cook 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 Debra Williams Cook's 37 years since admission in 1989. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Debra compares to fellow American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Among the 625 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Debra Williams Cook is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 625 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 1% higher than 99% of 625 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
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's 723 alumni in the New York register, 80.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2247435
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Williams Cook'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 Debra Cook licensed?
Debra Cook is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Williams Cook admitted to the bar?
Debra Williams Cook's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Debra Williams Cook go to law school?
Debra Williams Cook attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.
Is Debra Williams Cook in good standing?
Yes, Debra Williams Cook 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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