New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Heather Lynne Dukes
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in Troy, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4335709
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Heather Lynne Dukes 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"
- #125 of 188
- by tenure in Troy office peers
- Law school
- American University
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Heather Lynne Dukes carries New York bar registration 4335709, 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 Heather L. Dukes, Esq., located in Troy, NY (Rensselaer County), ZIP 12181. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Heather Lynne Dukes 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
Heather Lynne Dukes 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 · September 2026
Tenure among Troy, NY office peers
Against Troy, NY's 188-attorney NY register cohort, Heather Lynne Dukes lands at the 66th tenure percentile (rank #125). See the Troy attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #125
- City cohort
- 188
- Local percentile
- 66th
- Admitted
- 2005
Nearest tenure peers in Troy
- Ian Lyle Crimmins admitted 2005 · 21 yr
- Joseph Francis Castiglione admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Laura Chenette Deitz admitted 2006 · 20 yr
- Jenifer Louise Fusco admitted 2006 · 20 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Heather compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 638 American University graduates in the New York register, Heather Lynne Dukes is longer-tenured than 39%.
21 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 638 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 61% higher than 39% of 638 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 · September 2026
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
- 4335709
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Heather L. Dukes, Esq.
- City
- Troy, NY
- County
- Rensselaer
- ZIP Code
- 12181
- Phone
- (518) 330-7740
Education
AMERICAN UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Heather Lynne Dukes'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 American University 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 Troy, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Heather Lynne Dukes: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~189 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2005)
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 Heather Dukes licensed?
Heather Dukes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Heather Lynne Dukes admitted to the bar?
Heather Lynne Dukes was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Heather Lynne Dukes go to law school?
Heather Lynne Dukes attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Heather Lynne Dukes work for?
Heather Lynne Dukes is associated with Heather L. Dukes, Esq. in Troy, NY.
Is Heather Lynne Dukes in good standing?
Yes, Heather Lynne Dukes holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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