New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Evette Soto-Maldonado

Columbia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Bronx, 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
2792208
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Evette Soto-Maldonado 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
Columbia

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2792208
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2792208 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Evette Soto-Maldonado, 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

Practice address is listed under Bronx Surrogate'S Court, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA.

State context & due diligence

After 29 years on the register, Evette Soto-Maldonado 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 Evette Soto-Maldonado'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

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

How Evette compares to fellow Columbia alumni

Among the 2,473 Columbia graduates in the New York register, Evette Soto-Maldonado is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. Columbia alumni

Years since admission - 2,473 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 53% higher than 47% of 2,473 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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 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.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2792208
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Bronx Surrogate'S Court
County
Bronx
ZIP Code
10451
Phone
(718) 618-2331

Education

COLUMBIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Evette Soto-Maldonado'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

Evette Soto-Maldonado'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 Evette Soto-Maldonado licensed?

Evette Soto-Maldonado is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Evette Soto-Maldonado admitted to the bar?

Evette Soto-Maldonado's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Evette Soto-Maldonado go to law school?

Evette Soto-Maldonado attended COLUMBIA.

What company does Evette Soto-Maldonado work for?

Evette Soto-Maldonado is associated with Bronx Surrogate'S Court in Bronx, NY.

Is Evette Soto-Maldonado in good standing?

Yes, Evette Soto-Maldonado holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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