New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Linda Nielsen Dewhirst
Pace University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Waterford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2207793
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Linda Nielsen Dewhirst ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Pace University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2207793 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Linda Nielsen Dewhirst, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Law Office Of Linda N. Dewhirst, LLC, located in Waterford, CT, ZIP 06385. Educational background: PACE UNIVERSITY (2,557 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Linda Nielsen Dewhirst still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Linda Nielsen Dewhirst's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Linda compares to fellow Pace University alumni
Among the 1,922 Pace University graduates in the New York register, Linda Nielsen Dewhirst is longer-tenured than 71% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Pace University alumni
Years since admission - 1,922 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 29% higher than 71% of 1,922 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 University's active-bar rate
Of Pace University's 2,557 alumni in the New York register, 66% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Pace University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2207793
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Linda N. Dewhirst, LLC
- City
- Waterford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06385
- Phone
- (860) 664-4515
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Linda Nielsen Dewhirst'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 Linda Dewhirst licensed?
Linda Dewhirst is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Linda Nielsen Dewhirst admitted to the bar?
Linda Nielsen Dewhirst's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Linda Nielsen Dewhirst go to law school?
Linda Nielsen Dewhirst attended PACE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Linda Nielsen Dewhirst work for?
Linda Nielsen Dewhirst is associated with Law Office Of Linda N. Dewhirst, LLC in Waterford, CT.
Is Linda Nielsen Dewhirst in good standing?
Yes, Linda Nielsen Dewhirst holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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