New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Denise Ereka Peterson
South Texas College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Houston, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5675129
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2019, Denise Ereka Peterson has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 7 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- South Texas College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5675129 on the New York register belongs to Denise Ereka Peterson, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Peterson Adr, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77003. Educational background: South Texas College of Law (181 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Denise Ereka Peterson is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Denise Ereka Peterson sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
7 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
7 Top 88% higher than 12% 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 South Texas College Of Law alumni
Among the 135 South Texas College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Denise Ereka Peterson is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. South Texas College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 135 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 79% higher than 21% of 135 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
South Texas College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of South Texas College Of Law's 181 alumni in the New York register, 75.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
South Texas College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2019 admission class today
Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5675129
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Peterson Adr
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77003
- Phone
- (832) 740-8191
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Denise Ereka Peterson'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 Peterson licensed?
Denise Peterson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Denise Ereka Peterson admitted to the bar?
Denise Ereka Peterson has been on the New York bar register since 2019.
Where did Denise Ereka Peterson go to law school?
Denise Ereka Peterson attended South Texas College of Law.
What company does Denise Ereka Peterson work for?
Denise Ereka Peterson is associated with Peterson Adr in Houston, TX.
Is Denise Ereka Peterson in good standing?
Yes, Denise Ereka Peterson 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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