New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Karen Ann Benton
Seton Hall University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2013
- Admitted
- 13
- Years in bar
- 5179114
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2013, Karen Ann Benton has built 13 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 13 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5179114 on the New York register belongs to Karen Ann Benton, currently in active standing. 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: SETON HALL UNIVERSITY (1,039 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Karen Ann Benton is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
13 years into an active New York practice since a 2013 admission, Karen Ann Benton sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
13 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
13 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Karen compares to fellow Seton Hall University alumni
Among the 772 Seton Hall University graduates in the New York register, Karen Ann Benton is longer-tenured than 1% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
13 years vs. Seton Hall University alumni
Years since admission - 772 NY-registered alumni of this school
13 Top 99% higher than 1% of 772 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University's 1,039 alumni in the New York register, 62.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Seton Hall University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2013 admission class today
Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5179114
- Year Admitted
- 2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (973) 714-1203
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Ann Benton'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 Karen Benton licensed?
Karen Benton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Ann Benton admitted to the bar?
Karen Ann Benton has been on the New York bar register since 2013.
Where did Karen Ann Benton go to law school?
Karen Ann Benton attended SETON HALL UNIVERSITY.
Is Karen Ann Benton in good standing?
Yes, Karen Ann Benton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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