New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Ruth Needleman
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1918341
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Ruth Needleman appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Ruth Needleman is registered as bar number 1918341 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center (255 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Karen compares to fellow Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni
Among the 212 Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center graduates in the New York register, Karen Ruth Needleman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni
Years since admission - 212 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 212 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
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center's active-bar rate
Of Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center's 255 alumni in the New York register, 82.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1918341
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (914) 262-1096
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Ruth Needleman's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Karen Needleman licensed?
Karen Needleman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Ruth Needleman admitted to the bar?
Karen Ruth Needleman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Karen Ruth Needleman go to law school?
Karen Ruth Needleman attended Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad Law Center.
Is Karen Ruth Needleman in good standing?
Not currently, Karen Ruth Needleman's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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