New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Dennis Mai Benschoter
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in San Diego, CA. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 2019
- Admitted
- 7
- Years in bar
- 5674833
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dennis Mai Benschoter has held an active New York bar license for 7 years — admitted in 2019, longer-tenured 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
- New York University School Of Law
New York has 429,620 registered attorneys, of which 284,296 are currently active.
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dennis Mai Benschoter is registered as bar number 5674833 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", which indicates the attorney is currently authorized to practice law and is in good standing for registration purposes. The attorney was admitted to the bar in 2019, representing roughly 7 years since admission — a useful signal when weighing depth of practical experience against fee expectations. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Latham & Watkins LLP, located in San Diego, CA, ZIP 92130. Public records list 5 other attorneys with the same firm affiliation in this registry — firm size and colleague credentials are relevant when judging the scope and specialty mix of a practice. Educational background: New York University School of Law — which has 25,745 registered alumni in this dataset, one of the admissions credentials used by the bar to verify qualification for licensure.
State context & due diligence
For benchmarking context, New York has 429,620 registered attorneys statewide, of which 284,296 (66.2%) are actively registered — this attorney's "Currently registered" status places them within the active cohort. Bar registration status alone does not confirm competence, specialty, or fit for a specific legal matter — it confirms only that the attorney has met the bar's registration requirements as of the last reporting cycle. Before engaging any attorney, verify their current standing directly with the state bar, review any discipline history through official channels, confirm fee structure in writing, and ask about specific experience handling matters similar to yours. Public profiles like this one are a starting point for due diligence, not a substitute for it.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Dennis Mai Benschoter was admitted in 2019, giving 7 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state — 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
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Dennis compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni
Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Dennis Mai Benschoter is longer-tenured than 16% — a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
7 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission — 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
7 Top 84% higher than 16% of 13,304 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
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5674833
- Year Admitted
- 2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Latham & Watkins LLP
- City
- San Diego, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92130
- Phone
- (858) 523-3927
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Dennis Mai Benschoter's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Dennis Benschoter licensed?
Dennis Benschoter is licensed in New York. Their current bar status is "Currently registered".
When was Dennis Mai Benschoter admitted to the bar?
Dennis Mai Benschoter was admitted to the bar in 2019.
Where did Dennis Mai Benschoter go to law school?
Dennis Mai Benschoter attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Dennis Mai Benschoter work for?
Dennis Mai Benschoter is associated with Latham & Watkins LLP in San Diego, CA.
Is Dennis Mai Benschoter in good standing?
Yes, Dennis Mai Benschoter has a current registration status of "Currently registered", indicating active standing with the bar.
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