New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Joan Hagen
St Johns University Jd alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Riverhead, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2166742
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Karen Joan Hagen ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #77 of 353
- by tenure in Riverhead office peers
- Law school
- St Johns University Jd
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2166742 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Joan Hagen, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Karen J. Hagen, Esq,, located in Riverhead, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11901. Educational background: ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY JD.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Karen Joan Hagen 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 Joan Hagen's 38 years since admission in 1988.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Riverhead, NY office peers
Most of the 353 NY-registered attorneys in Riverhead, NY outrank Karen Joan Hagen on tenure; this record sits at the 22nd local percentile (rank #77). See the Riverhead attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #77
- City cohort
- 353
- Local percentile
- 22nd
- Admitted
- 1988
Nearest tenure peers in Riverhead
- William Francis Andes Jr admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Paul Michael Dechance admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- John Merrill Dowden admitted 1988 · 38 yr
- Philip Goglas admitted 1988 · 38 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2166742
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karen J. Hagen, Esq,
- City
- Riverhead, NY
- County
- Suffolk
- ZIP Code
- 11901
- Phone
- (516) 982-2112
Education
ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY JD
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Joan Hagen's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1988), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1988 whose listed office city differs from Riverhead, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Hagen licensed?
Karen Hagen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Joan Hagen admitted to the bar?
Karen Joan Hagen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Karen Joan Hagen go to law school?
Karen Joan Hagen attended ST JOHNS UNIVERSITY JD.
What company does Karen Joan Hagen work for?
Karen Joan Hagen is associated with Karen J. Hagen, Esq, in Riverhead, NY.
Is Karen Joan Hagen in good standing?
Yes, Karen Joan Hagen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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