New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Erica Lorraine Wardle
University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Waterford, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4342127
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Erica Lorraine Wardle has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #5 of 5
- by tenure in Waterford office peers
- Law school
- University Of Connecticut School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Erica Lorraine Wardle carries New York bar registration 4342127, an established, active practitioner in 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 Office Of The Juvenile Public Defender, located in Waterford, CT, ZIP 06385. Educational background: University of Connecticut School of Law (899 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Erica Lorraine Wardle 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 Lorraine Wardle was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Waterford, CT office peers
Waterford, CT carries only 5 NY-registered attorneys with an admission year on file; Erica Lorraine Wardle is #5 by tenure in that small local set. See the Waterford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #5
- City cohort
- 5
- Local percentile
- 80th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Waterford
- Krum Stoyanov Chuchev admitted 2010 · 16 yr
- Lisa Marie Rinato admitted 1995 · 31 yr
- Linda Nielsen Dewhirst admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Lawrence Francis Clark admitted 1986 · 40 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Erica compares to fellow University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Among the 781 University Of Connecticut School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Erica Lorraine Wardle is longer-tenured than 84%.
21 years vs. University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 781 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 16% higher than 84% of 781 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 · August 2026
University Of Connecticut School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Connecticut School Of Law's 899 alumni in the New York register, 83.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 85.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4342127
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Office Of The Juvenile Public Defender
- City
- Waterford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06385
- Phone
- (860) 440-5817
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Erica Lorraine Wardle's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure University Of Connecticut School Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2005 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2005), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2005 whose listed office city differs from Waterford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Erica Lorraine Wardle with the closest admission year to 2005. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Erica Wardle licensed?
Erica Wardle is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Erica Lorraine Wardle admitted to the bar?
Erica Lorraine Wardle was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Erica Lorraine Wardle go to law school?
Erica Lorraine Wardle attended University of Connecticut School of Law.
What company does Erica Lorraine Wardle work for?
Erica Lorraine Wardle is associated with Office Of The Juvenile Public Defender in Waterford, CT.
Is Erica Lorraine Wardle in good standing?
Yes, Erica Lorraine Wardle holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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