New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Houston, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4478632
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez carries New York bar registration 4478632, 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 Biourja Group, LLC, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77042. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez 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
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Jessica compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 49% higher than 51% of 7,974 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
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4478632
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Biourja Group, LLC
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77042
- Phone
- (832) 775-9058
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez'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 Jessica Cortez licensed?
Jessica Cortez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez admitted to the bar?
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez go to law school?
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez attended New York Law School.
What company does Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez work for?
Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez is associated with Biourja Group, LLC in Houston, TX.
Is Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez in good standing?
Yes, Jessica Leigh Lopez Cortez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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