New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Karen Cheyney

NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2081487
NY reg #

The record in one line

Karen Cheyney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
-
Registration
2081487
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Karen Cheyney is registered as bar number 2081487 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

The 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2081487
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Karen Cheyney's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Before you rely on this record

Karen Cheyney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Karen Cheyney licensed?

Karen Cheyney is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Karen Cheyney admitted to the bar?

Karen Cheyney's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Is Karen Cheyney in good standing?

No, Karen Cheyney carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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