New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Luz Virginia Lopez
Ohio State University College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Washington, DC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2756799
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Luz Virginia Lopez ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Ohio State University College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2756799 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Luz Virginia Lopez, 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 Southern Poverty Law Center, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Ohio State University College of Law (265 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Luz Virginia Lopez 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 Luz Virginia Lopez's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Luz compares to fellow Ohio State University College Of Law alumni
Among the 224 Ohio State University College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Luz Virginia Lopez is longer-tenured than 98% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
30 years vs. Ohio State University College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 224 NY-registered alumni of this school
30 Top 2% higher than 98% of 224 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
Ohio State University College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Ohio State University College Of Law's 265 alumni in the New York register, 81.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Ohio State University College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2756799
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Southern Poverty Law Center
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (404) 387-9314
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Luz Virginia Lopez'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 Luz Lopez licensed?
Luz Lopez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Luz Virginia Lopez admitted to the bar?
Luz Virginia Lopez's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Luz Virginia Lopez go to law school?
Luz Virginia Lopez attended Ohio State University College of Law.
What company does Luz Virginia Lopez work for?
Luz Virginia Lopez is associated with Southern Poverty Law Center in Washington, DC.
Is Luz Virginia Lopez in good standing?
Yes, Luz Virginia Lopez 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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