New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Ellen Shanahan Becker

State University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1994
Admitted
32
Years in bar
2603421
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ellen Shanahan Becker appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1994 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

32 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
State University Of Buffalo

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1994
32 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
State University Of Buffalo
62.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2603421
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ellen Shanahan Becker is registered as bar number 2603421 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Hamberger & Weiss, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (8 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

State University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of State University Of Buffalo's 8 alumni in the New York register, 62.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

State University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.5%
State University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 1994 admission class today

Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1994 class 66.2% 61.6% ▼ -6.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1994 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
2603421
Year Admitted
1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Hamberger & Weiss
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14202
Phone
(716) 852-5200

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen Shanahan Becker's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Ellen Shanahan Becker is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellen Becker licensed?

Ellen Becker is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen Shanahan Becker admitted to the bar?

Ellen Shanahan Becker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.

Where did Ellen Shanahan Becker go to law school?

Ellen Shanahan Becker attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.

What company does Ellen Shanahan Becker work for?

Ellen Shanahan Becker is associated with Hamberger & Weiss in Buffalo, NY.

Is Ellen Shanahan Becker in good standing?

Not currently, Ellen Shanahan Becker's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.