New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando
Suffolk University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5075668
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 2012 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 14 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando is registered as bar number 5075668 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is currently on file for this attorney. Educational background: Suffolk University Law School (1,096 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Kanchana compares to fellow Suffolk University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Suffolk University Law School graduates in the New York register, Kanchana Nilmini Fernando is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. Suffolk University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 64% higher than 36% of 899 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
Suffolk University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law School's 1,096 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suffolk University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 5075668
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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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Kanchana Nilmini Fernando is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Kanchana Fernando licensed?
Kanchana Fernando is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kanchana Nilmini Fernando admitted to the bar?
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Kanchana Nilmini Fernando go to law school?
Kanchana Nilmini Fernando attended Suffolk University Law School.
Is Kanchana Nilmini Fernando in good standing?
Not currently, Kanchana Nilmini Fernando's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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