New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Julia Kinsley Best

Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center, Touro College alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Tampa, FL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1987
Admitted
39
Years in bar
2103232
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Julia Kinsley Best ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

39 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center, Touro College

Data updated May 2026

Download card View watchlist
Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Jacob D. Fuchsburg Law Center, Touro College
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2103232
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2103232 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Julia Kinsley Best, 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 Julia Best Chase P.A., located in Tampa, FL, ZIP 33629. Educational background: JACOB D. FUCHSBURG LAW CENTER, TOURO COLLEGE.

State context & due diligence

After 39 years on the register, Julia Kinsley Best 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 Julia Kinsley Best's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

39 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

39 Top 21% higher than 79% 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

The 1987 admission class today

Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2103232
Year Admitted
1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jul 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Julia Best Chase P.A.
ZIP Code
33629
Phone
(813) 875-7555

Education

JACOB D. FUCHSBURG LAW CENTER, TOURO COLLEGE

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Julia Kinsley 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
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%
Verify status before engaging
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.

Nearby Attorneys in Tampa, FL

Compare credentials side-by-side

Compare Julia Kinsley Best with similar attorneys in Tampa.

Compare attorneys →

Before you rely on this record

Julia Kinsley Best'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 Julia Best licensed?

Julia Best is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Julia Kinsley Best admitted to the bar?

Julia Kinsley Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.

Where did Julia Kinsley Best go to law school?

Julia Kinsley Best attended JACOB D. FUCHSBURG LAW CENTER, TOURO COLLEGE.

What company does Julia Kinsley Best work for?

Julia Kinsley Best is associated with Julia Best Chase P.A. in Tampa, FL.

Is Julia Kinsley Best in good standing?

Yes, Julia Kinsley Best holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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