New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Franklin Gordon Bynum

University Of Southern California, Gould School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2009
Admitted
17
Years in bar
4679049
NY reg #

The record in one line

Franklin Gordon Bynum has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

17 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 63%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Southern California, Gould 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
2009
17 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Southern California, Gould School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4679049
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Franklin Gordon Bynum carries New York bar registration 4679049, an established, active practitioner 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 Houston, TX, ZIP 77001. Educational background: University of Southern California, Gould School of Law.

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Franklin Gordon Bynum 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

Franklin Gordon Bynum was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.

17 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 2009 admission class today

Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2009 class 66.2% 84.8% ▲ +28.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2009 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4679049
Year Admitted
2009 (17 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2027

Location & Contact

ZIP Code
77001
Phone
(713) 529-3476

Education

University of Southern California, Gould School of Law

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Franklin Gordon Bynum'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

Franklin Gordon Bynum'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 Franklin Bynum licensed?

Franklin Bynum is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Franklin Gordon Bynum admitted to the bar?

Franklin Gordon Bynum was admitted to the bar in 2009.

Where did Franklin Gordon Bynum go to law school?

Franklin Gordon Bynum attended University of Southern California, Gould School of Law.

Is Franklin Gordon Bynum in good standing?

Yes, Franklin Gordon Bynum holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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