New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kelly Elizabeth Benson
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4298279
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kelly Elizabeth Benson has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kelly Elizabeth Benson carries New York bar registration 4298279, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10007. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kelly Elizabeth Benson 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
Kelly Elizabeth Benson was admitted in 2005, giving 21 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.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Kelly compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Kelly Elizabeth Benson is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,171 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
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4298279
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10007
- Phone
- (212) 805-0684
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Elizabeth Benson'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 Kelly Benson licensed?
Kelly Benson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Elizabeth Benson admitted to the bar?
Kelly Elizabeth Benson was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Kelly Elizabeth Benson go to law school?
Kelly Elizabeth Benson attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does Kelly Elizabeth Benson work for?
Kelly Elizabeth Benson is associated with United States District Court For The Southern District Of New York in New York, NY.
Is Kelly Elizabeth Benson in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Elizabeth Benson 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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