New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Frances Mcdonald
University Of New Mexico alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4044392
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Frances Mcdonald has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of New Mexico
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Frances Mcdonald carries New York bar registration 4044392, an established, active practitioner in 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 New York State Office Of The Attorney General, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10005. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO (26 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karen Frances Mcdonald 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 Frances Mcdonald was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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
University Of New Mexico's active-bar rate
Of University Of New Mexico's 26 alumni in the New York register, 46.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of New Mexico alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4044392
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Office Of The Attorney General
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10005
- Phone
- (212) 417-5638
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Frances Mcdonald'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Mcdonald licensed?
Karen Mcdonald is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Frances Mcdonald admitted to the bar?
Karen Frances Mcdonald was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Karen Frances Mcdonald go to law school?
Karen Frances Mcdonald attended UNIVERSITY OF NEW MEXICO.
What company does Karen Frances Mcdonald work for?
Karen Frances Mcdonald is associated with New York State Office Of The Attorney General in New York, NY.
Is Karen Frances Mcdonald in good standing?
Yes, Karen Frances Mcdonald holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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