New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Lydia Maddalena Balestra
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2024, registered office in New York, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2024
- Admitted
- 2
- Years in bar
- 6118939
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Lydia Maddalena Balestra is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2024 and on active status for 2 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.
- 2 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #85148 of 93,608
- by tenure in New York office peers
- Law school
- Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Lydia Maddalena Balestra holds bar number 6118939 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Alston & Bird LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10016. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law (4,140 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
As a recent addition to the register, Lydia Maddalena Balestra counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Lydia Maddalena Balestra is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2024. The histogram below shows where 2 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.
2 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 290,787 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 · August 2026
Tenure among New York, NY office peers
Among the 93,608 NY-registered attorneys with a listed office in New York, NY, Lydia Maddalena Balestra ranks #85,148 by tenure, longer-tenured than 91% of that city cohort. See the New York attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #85,148
- City cohort
- 93,608
- Local percentile
- 91st
- Admitted
- 2024
Nearest tenure peers in New York
- Leanne Cruz Aban admitted 2024 · 2 yr
- Aya Ben Abdellatif admitted 2024 · 2 yr
- Ornia Nejmadine Abdouljalil admitted 2024 · 2 yr
- Carolina Abdullah admitted 2024 · 2 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Lydia compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,556 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Lydia Maddalena Balestra is longer-tenured than 0%.
2 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,556 NY-registered alumni of this school
2 Top 100% higher than 0% of 3,556 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 · August 2026
The 2024 admission class today
Of the 8,938 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 78.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 6118939
- Year Admitted
- 2024 (2 yrs · early career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alston & Bird LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10016
- Phone
- (678) 373-7504
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lydia Maddalena Balestra's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Lydia Balestra licensed?
Lydia Balestra is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lydia Maddalena Balestra admitted to the bar?
Lydia Maddalena Balestra was admitted to the New York bar in 2024, 2 years ago.
Where did Lydia Maddalena Balestra go to law school?
Lydia Maddalena Balestra attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.
What company does Lydia Maddalena Balestra work for?
Lydia Maddalena Balestra is associated with Alston & Bird LLP in New York, NY.
Is Lydia Maddalena Balestra in good standing?
Yes, Lydia Maddalena Balestra holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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