New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Derrick Christian Morales
Nova Southeastern alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in North Miami, FL. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5457734
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Derrick Christian Morales has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5457734 on the New York register belongs to Derrick Christian Morales, 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 Derrick C. Morales, P.A., located in North Miami, FL, ZIP 33181. Educational background: NOVA SOUTHEASTERN (20 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Derrick Christian Morales 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
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Derrick Christian Morales sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Nova Southeastern's active-bar rate
Of Nova Southeastern's 20 alumni in the New York register, 75% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Nova Southeastern alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5457734
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Derrick C. Morales, P.A.
- City
- North Miami, FL
- ZIP Code
- 33181
- Phone
- (786) 440-9383
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Derrick Christian Morales'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 Derrick Morales licensed?
Derrick Morales is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Derrick Christian Morales admitted to the bar?
Derrick Christian Morales has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Derrick Christian Morales go to law school?
Derrick Christian Morales attended NOVA SOUTHEASTERN.
What company does Derrick Christian Morales work for?
Derrick Christian Morales is associated with Derrick C. Morales, P.A. in North Miami, FL.
Is Derrick Christian Morales in good standing?
Yes, Derrick Christian Morales 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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