New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Erica Teagarden Johnstone
University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Covina, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4536629
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Erica Teagarden Johnstone has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of North Carolina School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Erica Teagarden Johnstone carries New York bar registration 4536629, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ridder, Costa & Johnstone LLP, located in Covina, CA, ZIP 91723. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW (62 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Erica Teagarden Johnstone 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
Erica Teagarden Johnstone was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 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
How Erica compares to fellow University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni
Among the 51 University Of North Carolina School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Erica Teagarden Johnstone is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 51 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 41% higher than 59% of 51 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 North Carolina School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of North Carolina School Of Law's 62 alumni in the New York register, 77.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of North Carolina School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4536629
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ridder, Costa & Johnstone LLP
- City
- Covina, CA
- ZIP Code
- 91723
- Phone
- (650) 608-8850
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Erica Teagarden Johnstone'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 Erica Johnstone licensed?
Erica Johnstone is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Erica Teagarden Johnstone admitted to the bar?
Erica Teagarden Johnstone was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Erica Teagarden Johnstone go to law school?
Erica Teagarden Johnstone attended UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Erica Teagarden Johnstone work for?
Erica Teagarden Johnstone is associated with Ridder, Costa & Johnstone LLP in Covina, CA.
Is Erica Teagarden Johnstone in good standing?
Yes, Erica Teagarden Johnstone 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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