New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ellen S. Hoffman
Boston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Farmington, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2158376
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Ellen S. Hoffman ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2158376 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellen S. Hoffman, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Farmington, CT, ZIP 06032. Educational background: BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Ellen S. Hoffman 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 Ellen S. Hoffman's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Ellen compares to fellow Boston University alumni
Among the 1,967 Boston University graduates in the New York register, Ellen S. Hoffman is longer-tenured than 83% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Boston University alumni
Years since admission - 1,967 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 17% higher than 83% of 1,967 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
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2158376
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Farmington, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06032
- Phone
- (860) 677-2900
Education
BOSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen S. Hoffman'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 Ellen Hoffman licensed?
Ellen Hoffman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen S. Hoffman admitted to the bar?
Ellen S. Hoffman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Ellen S. Hoffman go to law school?
Ellen S. Hoffman attended BOSTON UNIVERSITY.
Is Ellen S. Hoffman in good standing?
Yes, Ellen S. Hoffman 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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