New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
James A. Bernal
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Kew Gardens, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4435020
- NY reg #
The record in one line
James A. Bernal has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
James A. Bernal carries New York bar registration 4435020, an established, active practitioner in 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 Legal Aid Society, located in Kew Gardens, NY (Queens County), ZIP 11415. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center (1,085 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, James A. Bernal 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
James A. Bernal was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How James compares to fellow Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumni
Among the 932 Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center graduates in the New York register, James A. Bernal is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 932 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 25% higher than 75% of 932 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
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center's 1,085 alumni in the New York register, 81.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4435020
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Legal Aid Society
- City
- Kew Gardens, NY
- County
- Queens
- ZIP Code
- 11415
- Phone
- (718) 286-2000
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
James A. Bernal'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 James Bernal licensed?
James Bernal is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was James A. Bernal admitted to the bar?
James A. Bernal was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did James A. Bernal go to law school?
James A. Bernal attended Touro College Fuchsberg Law Center.
What company does James A. Bernal work for?
James A. Bernal is associated with The Legal Aid Society in Kew Gardens, NY.
Is James A. Bernal in good standing?
Yes, James A. Bernal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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