New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Denise Obrien
St Johns University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Garden City, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1167915
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Denise Obrien has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St Johns University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Denise Obrien has carried New York bar registration 1167915 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Denise Strain, Esq., located in Garden City, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11530. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY (5,210 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Denise Obrien 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
Denise Obrien's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 St Johns University alumni
Among the 3,183 St Johns University graduates in the New York register, Denise Obrien is longer-tenured than 82% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
47 years vs. St Johns University alumni
Years since admission - 3,183 NY-registered alumni of this school
47 Top 18% higher than 82% of 3,183 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St Johns University's active-bar rate
Of St Johns University's 5,210 alumni in the New York register, 47.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
St Johns University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1167915
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Denise Strain, Esq.
- City
- Garden City, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11530
- Phone
- (516) 314-6382
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Denise Obrien'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 Obrien licensed?
Denise Obrien is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Denise Obrien admitted to the bar?
Denise Obrien's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Denise Obrien go to law school?
Denise Obrien attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY.
What company does Denise Obrien work for?
Denise Obrien is associated with Denise Strain, Esq. in Garden City, NY.
Is Denise Obrien in good standing?
Yes, Denise Obrien holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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