New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Kenneth Michael Bernstein
Pace alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983, registered office in Hyde Park, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1842632
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kenneth Michael Bernstein has spent 43 years on the register since admission in 1983, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 43 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kenneth Michael Bernstein has carried New York bar registration 1842632 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Ken Bernstein, Esq., PLLC, located in Hyde Park, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12538. Educational background: PACE (613 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 43 years, Kenneth Michael Bernstein 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
Kenneth Michael Bernstein's 43 years since a 1983 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
43 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
43 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 Kenneth compares to fellow Pace alumni
Among the 464 Pace graduates in the New York register, Kenneth Michael Bernstein is longer-tenured than 95% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Pace alumni
Years since admission - 464 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 5% higher than 95% of 464 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
Pace's active-bar rate
Of Pace's 613 alumni in the New York register, 63.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1842632
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ken Bernstein, Esq., PLLC
- City
- Hyde Park, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12538
- Phone
- (914) 474-3804
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kenneth Michael Bernstein'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 Kenneth Bernstein licensed?
Kenneth Bernstein is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kenneth Michael Bernstein admitted to the bar?
Kenneth Michael Bernstein's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Kenneth Michael Bernstein go to law school?
Kenneth Michael Bernstein attended PACE.
What company does Kenneth Michael Bernstein work for?
Kenneth Michael Bernstein is associated with Ken Bernstein, Esq., PLLC in Hyde Park, NY.
Is Kenneth Michael Bernstein in good standing?
Yes, Kenneth Michael Bernstein holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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