New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
H Carol Bernstein
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in Chicago, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2039592
- NY reg #
The record in one line
H Carol Bernstein has spent 40 years on the register since admission in 1986, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 40 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
H Carol Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 2039592 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Carol Bernstein Consulting LLC, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60615. Educational background: Northwestern University School of Law Chicago (1,504 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 40 years, H Carol Bernstein has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
H Carol Bernstein's 40 years since a 1986 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
40 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
40 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How H compares to fellow Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Among the 1,424 Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago graduates in the New York register, H Carol Bernstein is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
40 years vs. Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 1,424 NY-registered alumni of this school
40 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,424 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago's 1,504 alumni in the New York register, 80.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Northwestern University School Of Law Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2039592
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Oct 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Carol Bernstein Consulting LLC
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60615
- Phone
- (630) 747-5461
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
H Carol Bernstein'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 H Bernstein licensed?
H Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was H Carol Bernstein admitted to the bar?
H Carol Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
Where did H Carol Bernstein go to law school?
H Carol Bernstein attended Northwestern University School of Law Chicago.
What company does H Carol Bernstein work for?
H Carol Bernstein is associated with Carol Bernstein Consulting LLC in Chicago, IL.
Is H Carol Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, H Carol Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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