New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Hugh John Wesley Best
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992, registered office in Irvington, NJ. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1992
- Admitted
- 34
- Years in bar
- 2492627
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Hugh John Wesley Best appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 34 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Hugh John Wesley Best is registered as bar number 2492627 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Offices Of Hugh Best, located in Irvington, NJ, ZIP 07111. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Hugh compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Hugh John Wesley Best is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
34 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
34 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,756 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 · May 2026
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's active-bar rate
Of Rutgers School Of Law - Newark's 2,131 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni, active-bar rate
The 1992 admission class today
Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2492627
- Year Admitted
- 1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Offices Of Hugh Best
- City
- Irvington, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07111
- Phone
- (973) 373-7000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Hugh John Wesley Best's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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 Hugh Best licensed?
Hugh Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Hugh John Wesley Best admitted to the bar?
Hugh John Wesley Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.
Where did Hugh John Wesley Best go to law school?
Hugh John Wesley Best attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Hugh John Wesley Best work for?
Hugh John Wesley Best is associated with Law Offices Of Hugh Best in Irvington, NJ.
Is Hugh John Wesley Best in good standing?
Not currently, Hugh John Wesley Best's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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