New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Deirdre Justina Payne
Univ Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2088201
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Deirdre Justina Payne has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ Of Maryland
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Deirdre Justina Payne has carried New York bar registration 2088201 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 U.S. Department Of Homeland Security, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10278. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV OF MARYLAND (46 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, Deirdre Justina Payne has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Deirdre Justina Payne's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Maryland's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Maryland's 46 alumni in the New York register, 43.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2088201
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- U.S. Department Of Homeland Security
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10278
- Phone
- (212) 264-6892
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deirdre Justina Payne'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 Deirdre Payne licensed?
Deirdre Payne is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deirdre Justina Payne admitted to the bar?
Deirdre Justina Payne's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did Deirdre Justina Payne go to law school?
Deirdre Justina Payne attended UNIV OF MARYLAND.
What company does Deirdre Justina Payne work for?
Deirdre Justina Payne is associated with U.S. Department Of Homeland Security in New York, NY.
Is Deirdre Justina Payne in good standing?
Yes, Deirdre Justina Payne 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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