New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Elyse Becker Bernstein

St Johns School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Black Mountain, NC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1985
Admitted
41
Years in bar
1989870
NY reg #

The record in one line

Elyse Becker Bernstein has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.

41 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 14%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
St Johns School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
St Johns School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1989870
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Elyse Becker Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 1989870 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Black Mountain, NC, ZIP 28711. Educational background: ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 41 years, Elyse Becker Bernstein has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Elyse Becker Bernstein's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

41 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

The 1985 admission class today

Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1989870
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
28711
Phone
(917) 716-8929

Education

ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Elyse Becker Bernstein'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

Elyse Becker Bernstein's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elyse Bernstein licensed?

Elyse Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Elyse Becker Bernstein admitted to the bar?

Elyse Becker Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Elyse Becker Bernstein go to law school?

Elyse Becker Bernstein attended ST JOHNS SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Elyse Becker Bernstein in good standing?

Yes, Elyse Becker Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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