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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Pittsfield, MA
- 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
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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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.
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