New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Janika Samari Best
Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in Newark, NJ. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2023
- Admitted
- 3
- Years in bar
- 5957923
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Janika Samari Best is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 3 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 100%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Rutgers School Of Law - Newark
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Janika Samari Best holds bar number 5957923 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC, located in Newark, NJ, ZIP 07102. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Rutgers School of Law - Newark (2,131 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Janika Samari Best counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Janika Samari Best is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
3 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
3 Top 100% higher than 0% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Janika compares to fellow Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Among the 1,756 Rutgers School Of Law - Newark graduates in the New York register, Janika Samari Best is longer-tenured than 0% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
3 years vs. Rutgers School Of Law - Newark alumni
Years since admission - 1,756 NY-registered alumni of this school
3 Top 100% higher than 0% 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 2023 admission class today
Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5957923
- Year Admitted
- 2023 (3 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC
- City
- Newark, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 07102
- Phone
- (973) 855-4719
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Janika Samari Best'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 Janika Best licensed?
Janika Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Janika Samari Best admitted to the bar?
Janika Samari Best was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.
Where did Janika Samari Best go to law school?
Janika Samari Best attended Rutgers School of Law - Newark.
What company does Janika Samari Best work for?
Janika Samari Best is associated with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott LLC in Newark, NJ.
Is Janika Samari Best in good standing?
Yes, Janika Samari Best 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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