New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edwin Rafael Cortes
Univ. Of Maryland School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2010, registered office in Bethesda, MD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2010
- Admitted
- 16
- Years in bar
- 4849840
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edwin Rafael Cortes has held an active New York bar license for 16 years - admitted in 2010, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 16 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Univ. Of Maryland School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edwin Rafael Cortes carries New York bar registration 4849840, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Walker & Dunlop, located in Bethesda, MD, ZIP 20814. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIV. OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW (16 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Edwin Rafael Cortes remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Edwin Rafael Cortes was admitted in 2010, giving 16 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.
16 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
16 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ. Of Maryland School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Univ. Of Maryland School Of Law's 16 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ. Of Maryland School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2010 admission class today
Of the 10,128 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2010, 69.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4849840
- Year Admitted
- 2010 (16 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Walker & Dunlop
- City
- Bethesda, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20814
- Phone
- (301) 202-3289
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edwin Rafael Cortes'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 Edwin Cortes licensed?
Edwin Cortes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edwin Rafael Cortes admitted to the bar?
Edwin Rafael Cortes was admitted to the bar in 2010.
Where did Edwin Rafael Cortes go to law school?
Edwin Rafael Cortes attended UNIV. OF MARYLAND SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Edwin Rafael Cortes work for?
Edwin Rafael Cortes is associated with Walker & Dunlop in Bethesda, MD.
Is Edwin Rafael Cortes in good standing?
Yes, Edwin Rafael Cortes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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