New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Eric O'Neal Hicks
University Of Maryland alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2855849
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Eric O'Neal Hicks ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Maryland
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2855849 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Eric O'Neal Hicks, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Dcas-Office Of General Counsel, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND (324 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Eric O'Neal Hicks 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 Eric O'Neal Hicks's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Eric compares to fellow University Of Maryland alumni
Among the 234 University Of Maryland graduates in the New York register, Eric O'Neal Hicks is longer-tenured than 65% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. University Of Maryland alumni
Years since admission - 234 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 35% higher than 65% of 234 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
University Of Maryland's active-bar rate
Of University Of Maryland's 324 alumni in the New York register, 63% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Maryland alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2855849
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dcas-Office Of General Counsel
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 386-6271
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Eric O'Neal Hicks'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 Eric Hicks licensed?
Eric Hicks is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Eric O'Neal Hicks admitted to the bar?
Eric O'Neal Hicks's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Eric O'Neal Hicks go to law school?
Eric O'Neal Hicks attended UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND.
What company does Eric O'Neal Hicks work for?
Eric O'Neal Hicks is associated with Dcas-Office Of General Counsel in New York, NY.
Is Eric O'Neal Hicks in good standing?
Yes, Eric O'Neal Hicks holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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