New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen M.C. Cortes
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Bronx, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4240297
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen M.C. Cortes has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen M.C. Cortes carries New York bar registration 4240297, an established, active practitioner in 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 State Of New York Unified Court System Bronx County Family Court, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karen M.C. Cortes 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
Karen M.C. Cortes was admitted in 2004, giving 22 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.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 1,197 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Karen M.C. Cortes is longer-tenured than 39% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
22 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,197 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 61% higher than 39% of 1,197 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4240297
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- State Of New York Unified Court System Bronx County Family Court
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (718) 618-2092
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen M.C. Cortes'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 M.C. Cortes'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 Cortes licensed?
Karen Cortes is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen M.C. Cortes admitted to the bar?
Karen M.C. Cortes was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Karen M.C. Cortes go to law school?
Karen M.C. Cortes attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Karen M.C. Cortes work for?
Karen M.C. Cortes is associated with State Of New York Unified Court System Bronx County Family Court in Bronx, NY.
Is Karen M.C. Cortes in good standing?
Yes, Karen M.C. Cortes 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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