New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Karen Washington Martin
American University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Gaithersburg, MD. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1980
- Admitted
- 46
- Years in bar
- 1407402
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Washington Martin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1980 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 46 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- American University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Washington Martin is registered as bar number 1407402 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Karen W Martin Esq Attorney At Law, located in Gaithersburg, MD, ZIP 20879. Educational background: AMERICAN UNIVERSITY (879 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Karen compares to fellow American University alumni
Among the 646 American University graduates in the New York register, Karen Washington Martin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
46 years vs. American University alumni
Years since admission - 646 NY-registered alumni of this school
46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 646 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
American University's active-bar rate
Of American University's 879 alumni in the New York register, 68% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1980 admission class today
Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1407402
- Year Admitted
- 1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karen W Martin Esq Attorney At Law
- City
- Gaithersburg, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20879
- Phone
- (301) 948-7234
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Washington Martin's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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 Washington Martin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Martin licensed?
Karen Martin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Washington Martin admitted to the bar?
Karen Washington Martin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.
Where did Karen Washington Martin go to law school?
Karen Washington Martin attended AMERICAN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Karen Washington Martin work for?
Karen Washington Martin is associated with Karen W Martin Esq Attorney At Law in Gaithersburg, MD.
Is Karen Washington Martin in good standing?
No, Karen Washington Martin carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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