New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Karen Folster Lesperance
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3006483
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Karen Folster Lesperance ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3006483 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Karen Folster Lesperance, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United States Attorney'S Office, Northern District Of New York, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Karen Folster Lesperance 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 Folster Lesperance's 26 years since admission in 2000. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Karen Folster Lesperance is longer-tenured than 85% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
26 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
26 Top 15% higher than 85% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3006483
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States Attorney'S Office, Northern District Of New York
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 431-0247
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Folster Lesperance'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 Folster Lesperance'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 Lesperance licensed?
Karen Lesperance is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Folster Lesperance admitted to the bar?
Karen Folster Lesperance's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Karen Folster Lesperance go to law school?
Karen Folster Lesperance attended Albany Law School.
What company does Karen Folster Lesperance work for?
Karen Folster Lesperance is associated with United States Attorney'S Office, Northern District Of New York in Albany, NY.
Is Karen Folster Lesperance in good standing?
Yes, Karen Folster Lesperance 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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