New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Helen Downes
National University Of Ireland, Galway alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5468392
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Helen Downes has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- National University Of Ireland, Galway
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5468392 on the New York register belongs to Helen Downes, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY (61 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Helen Downes is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Helen Downes sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
National University Of Ireland, Galway's active-bar rate
Of National University Of Ireland, Galway's 61 alumni in the New York register, 80.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
National University Of Ireland, Galway alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5468392
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- 353 87 4077010
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Helen Downes'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 Helen Downes licensed?
Helen Downes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Helen Downes admitted to the bar?
Helen Downes has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Helen Downes go to law school?
Helen Downes attended NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF IRELAND, GALWAY.
Is Helen Downes in good standing?
Yes, Helen Downes 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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