New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kathleen Ellen Ohara
Suny Buffalo Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Buffalo, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2044048
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kathleen Ellen Ohara has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny Buffalo Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kathleen Ellen Ohara has carried New York bar registration 2044048 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Kathleen E. O'Hara, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14216. Educational background: SUNY Buffalo Law School (3,453 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Kathleen Ellen Ohara has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Kathleen Ellen Ohara's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kathleen compares to fellow Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Among the 2,517 Suny Buffalo Law School graduates in the New York register, Kathleen Ellen Ohara is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. Suny Buffalo Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,517 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,517 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suny Buffalo Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suny Buffalo Law School's 3,453 alumni in the New York register, 83.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suny Buffalo Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2044048
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Kathleen E. O'Hara
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14216
- Phone
- (716) 238-0622
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kathleen Ellen Ohara'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 Kathleen Ohara licensed?
Kathleen Ohara is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kathleen Ellen Ohara admitted to the bar?
Kathleen Ellen Ohara's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Kathleen Ellen Ohara go to law school?
Kathleen Ellen Ohara attended SUNY Buffalo Law School.
What company does Kathleen Ellen Ohara work for?
Kathleen Ellen Ohara is associated with Law Office Of Kathleen E. O'Hara in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kathleen Ellen Ohara in good standing?
Yes, Kathleen Ellen Ohara holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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