New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Denise Catherine Hochul
Ohio Northern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2092781
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Denise Catherine Hochul ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio Northern University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2092781 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Denise Catherine Hochul, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 39 years on the register. Educational background: OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY (212 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Denise Catherine Hochul 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 Denise Catherine Hochul's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Denise compares to fellow Ohio Northern University alumni
Among the 102 Ohio Northern University graduates in the New York register, Denise Catherine Hochul is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Ohio Northern University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 18% higher than 82% of 102 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
Ohio Northern University's active-bar rate
Of Ohio Northern University's 212 alumni in the New York register, 65.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Ohio Northern University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2092781
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- -
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Denise Catherine Hochul'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 Denise Hochul licensed?
Denise Hochul is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Denise Catherine Hochul admitted to the bar?
Denise Catherine Hochul's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Denise Catherine Hochul go to law school?
Denise Catherine Hochul attended OHIO NORTHERN UNIVERSITY.
Is Denise Catherine Hochul in good standing?
Yes, Denise Catherine Hochul 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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