New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kara Lynn Handzlik
Catholic University Columbus School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4467650
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kara Lynn Handzlik 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
- Catholic University Columbus School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kara Lynn Handzlik carries New York bar registration 4467650, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under M&T Bank, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW (30 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kara Lynn Handzlik 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
Kara Lynn Handzlik 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
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Catholic University Columbus School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Columbus School Of Law's 30 alumni in the New York register, 61.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Catholic University Columbus School Of Law 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
- 4467650
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- M&T Bank
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 842-4456
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kara Lynn Handzlik'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 Kara Handzlik licensed?
Kara Handzlik is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kara Lynn Handzlik admitted to the bar?
Kara Lynn Handzlik was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Kara Lynn Handzlik go to law school?
Kara Lynn Handzlik attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Kara Lynn Handzlik work for?
Kara Lynn Handzlik is associated with M&T Bank in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kara Lynn Handzlik in good standing?
Yes, Kara Lynn Handzlik holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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