New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Jill Witkowski Heaps

Washington University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in San Clemente, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2003
Admitted
23
Years in bar
4145405
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jill Witkowski Heaps has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

23 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 49%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Washington University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2003
23 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Washington University
67.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4145405
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jill Witkowski Heaps carries New York bar registration 4145405, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Surfrider Foundation, located in San Clemente, CA, ZIP 92673. Educational background: WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY (422 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Jill Witkowski Heaps 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

Jill Witkowski Heaps was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.

23 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Jill compares to fellow Washington University alumni

Among the 282 Washington University graduates in the New York register, Jill Witkowski Heaps is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

23 years vs. Washington University alumni

Years since admission - 282 NY-registered alumni of this school

23 Top 73% higher than 27% of 282 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Washington University's active-bar rate

Of Washington University's 422 alumni in the New York register, 67.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%67.1%
Washington University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2003 admission class today

Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80%85% Statewide, all years2003 class 66.2% 81% ▲ +22.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2003 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4145405
Year Admitted
2003 (23 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Sep 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Surfrider Foundation
ZIP Code
92673
Phone
(949) 732-6414

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jill Witkowski Heaps'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Jill Witkowski Heaps'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 Jill Heaps licensed?

Jill Heaps is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jill Witkowski Heaps admitted to the bar?

Jill Witkowski Heaps was admitted to the bar in 2003.

Where did Jill Witkowski Heaps go to law school?

Jill Witkowski Heaps attended WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY.

What company does Jill Witkowski Heaps work for?

Jill Witkowski Heaps is associated with Surfrider Foundation in San Clemente, CA.

Is Jill Witkowski Heaps in good standing?

Yes, Jill Witkowski Heaps holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.