New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Karen Maria Cole

Nyu School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Pittsfield, MA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1990
Admitted
36
Years in bar
2342640
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Karen Maria Cole ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.

36 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 21%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Nyu School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1990
36 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Nyu School Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2342640
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2342640 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Maria Cole, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Central West Justice Center, located in Pittsfield, MA, ZIP 01201. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

After 36 years on the register, Karen Maria Cole 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 Karen Maria Cole's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

36 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

36 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

How Karen compares to fellow Nyu School Of Law alumni

Among the 760 Nyu School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karen Maria Cole is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

36 years vs. Nyu School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 760 NY-registered alumni of this school

36 Top 2% higher than 98% of 760 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

The 1990 admission class today

Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1990 class 66.2% 56.7% ▼ -14.4%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1990 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2342640
Year Admitted
1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Central West Justice Center
ZIP Code
01201
Phone
(413) 686-9004

Education

NYU SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Karen Maria Cole'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%
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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.

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Before you rely on this record

Karen Maria Cole'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 Karen Cole licensed?

Karen Cole is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Karen Maria Cole admitted to the bar?

Karen Maria Cole's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.

Where did Karen Maria Cole go to law school?

Karen Maria Cole attended NYU SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Karen Maria Cole work for?

Karen Maria Cole is associated with Central West Justice Center in Pittsfield, MA.

Is Karen Maria Cole in good standing?

Yes, Karen Maria Cole holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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