New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Heather Lynn Kitchen
Houston University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2280543
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 37 years on the register since a 1989 admission, Heather Lynn Kitchen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 37 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #106 of 436
- by tenure in Poughkeepsie office peers
- Law school
- Houston University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2280543 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Heather Lynn Kitchen, 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 The Law Offices Of Heather L. Kitchen, Esq, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. Educational background: HOUSTON UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
After 37 years on the register, Heather Lynn Kitchen 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 Heather Lynn Kitchen's 37 years since admission in 1989.
37 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
37 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Poughkeepsie, NY office peers
Most of the 436 NY-registered attorneys in Poughkeepsie, NY outrank Heather Lynn Kitchen on tenure; this record sits at the 24th local percentile (rank #106). See the Poughkeepsie attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #106
- City cohort
- 436
- Local percentile
- 24th
- Admitted
- 1989
Nearest tenure peers in Poughkeepsie
- Carmine J. Carolei admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Matthew John Furey admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Debra A. Leone admitted 1989 · 37 yr
- Kent A. Pritchard Jr admitted 1989 · 37 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.
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2280543
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Law Offices Of Heather L. Kitchen, Esq
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 454-8800
Education
HOUSTON UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Heather Lynn Kitchen'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.
Same admission year (1989), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1989 whose listed office city differs from Poughkeepsie, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Heather Lynn Kitchen'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 Heather Kitchen licensed?
Heather Kitchen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Heather Lynn Kitchen admitted to the bar?
Heather Lynn Kitchen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Heather Lynn Kitchen go to law school?
Heather Lynn Kitchen attended HOUSTON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Heather Lynn Kitchen work for?
Heather Lynn Kitchen is associated with The Law Offices Of Heather L. Kitchen, Esq in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Heather Lynn Kitchen in good standing?
Yes, Heather Lynn Kitchen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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