New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Derek Lamar Woods
Capital University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2826758
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Derek Lamar Woods ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Capital University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2826758 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Derek Lamar Woods, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 29 years on the register. Educational background: CAPITAL UNIVERSITY (88 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Derek Lamar Woods 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 Derek Lamar Woods's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Derek compares to fellow Capital University alumni
Among the 80 Capital University graduates in the New York register, Derek Lamar Woods is longer-tenured than 23% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Capital University alumni
Years since admission - 80 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 77% higher than 23% of 80 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
Capital University's active-bar rate
Of Capital University's 88 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Capital University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2826758
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derek Lamar Woods'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 Derek Woods licensed?
Derek Woods is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derek Lamar Woods admitted to the bar?
Derek Lamar Woods's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Derek Lamar Woods go to law school?
Derek Lamar Woods attended CAPITAL UNIVERSITY.
Is Derek Lamar Woods in good standing?
Yes, Derek Lamar Woods 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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