New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Heather Deare West
Wester New England College School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Plattsburgh, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3023090
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Heather Deare West ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Wester New England College School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3023090 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Heather Deare West, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Rural Law Center Of New York, Inc., located in Plattsburgh, NY (Clinton County), ZIP 12903. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTER NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Heather Deare West 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 Deare West's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3023090
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rural Law Center Of New York, Inc.
- City
- Plattsburgh, NY
- County
- Clinton
- ZIP Code
- 12903
- Phone
- (518) 561-5460
Education
WESTER NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Heather Deare West'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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Heather Deare West'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 West licensed?
Heather West is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Heather Deare West admitted to the bar?
Heather Deare West's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Heather Deare West go to law school?
Heather Deare West attended WESTER NEW ENGLAND COLLEGE SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Heather Deare West work for?
Heather Deare West is associated with Rural Law Center Of New York, Inc. in Plattsburgh, NY.
Is Heather Deare West in good standing?
Yes, Heather Deare West holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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