New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Deirdre C. Thomas
Duke University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1993, registered office in Seattle, WA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1993
- Admitted
- 33
- Years in bar
- 2568319
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Deirdre C. Thomas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1993 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 33 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Duke University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Deirdre C. Thomas is registered as bar number 2568319 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98104. Educational background: DUKE UNIVERSITY (802 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Deirdre compares to fellow Duke University alumni
Among the 512 Duke University graduates in the New York register, Deirdre C. Thomas is longer-tenured than 78% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
33 years vs. Duke University alumni
Years since admission - 512 NY-registered alumni of this school
33 Top 22% higher than 78% of 512 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
Duke University's active-bar rate
Of Duke University's 802 alumni in the New York register, 66.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Duke University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1993 admission class today
Of the 6,440 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1993, 75.4% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2568319
- Year Admitted
- 1993 (33 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP
- City
- Seattle, WA
- ZIP Code
- 98104
- Phone
- (206) 623-7580
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deirdre C. Thomas's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Deirdre C. Thomas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deirdre Thomas licensed?
Deirdre Thomas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deirdre C. Thomas admitted to the bar?
Deirdre C. Thomas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1993.
Where did Deirdre C. Thomas go to law school?
Deirdre C. Thomas attended DUKE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Deirdre C. Thomas work for?
Deirdre C. Thomas is associated with Preston, Gates & Ellis, LLP in Seattle, WA.
Is Deirdre C. Thomas in good standing?
No, Deirdre C. Thomas carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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