New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jennifer Burton
Widener Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2353878
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Jennifer Burton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Widener Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2353878 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Jennifer Burton, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Dutchess County Public Defender, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WIDENER UNIV (24 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Jennifer Burton 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 Jennifer Burton's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Widener Univ's active-bar rate
Of Widener Univ's 24 alumni in the New York register, 54.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Widener Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2353878
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dutchess County Public Defender
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 486-2280
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jennifer Burton'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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Jennifer Burton'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 Jennifer Burton licensed?
Jennifer Burton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jennifer Burton admitted to the bar?
Jennifer Burton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Jennifer Burton go to law school?
Jennifer Burton attended WIDENER UNIV.
What company does Jennifer Burton work for?
Jennifer Burton is associated with Dutchess County Public Defender in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Jennifer Burton in good standing?
Yes, Jennifer Burton 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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