New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kristen Ann Rafael
Texas Tech University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2020, registered office in Costa Mesa, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2020
- Admitted
- 6
- Years in bar
- 5789748
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2020, Kristen Ann Rafael has built 6 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 6 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Texas Tech University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5789748 on the New York register belongs to Kristen Ann Rafael, currently in active 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 Meridianlink, Inc., located in Costa Mesa, CA, ZIP 92626. Educational background: Texas Tech University School of Law (41 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Kristen Ann Rafael is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
6 years into an active New York practice since a 2020 admission, Kristen Ann Rafael sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
6 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
6 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Texas Tech University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Texas Tech University School Of Law's 41 alumni in the New York register, 73.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Texas Tech University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2020 admission class today
Of the 8,276 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2020, 74.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5789748
- Year Admitted
- 2020 (6 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Meridianlink, Inc.
- City
- Costa Mesa, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92626
- Phone
- (714) 987-9369
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kristen Ann Rafael'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 Kristen Rafael licensed?
Kristen Rafael is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kristen Ann Rafael admitted to the bar?
Kristen Ann Rafael has been on the New York bar register since 2020.
Where did Kristen Ann Rafael go to law school?
Kristen Ann Rafael attended Texas Tech University School of Law.
What company does Kristen Ann Rafael work for?
Kristen Ann Rafael is associated with Meridianlink, Inc. in Costa Mesa, CA.
Is Kristen Ann Rafael in good standing?
Yes, Kristen Ann Rafael 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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