New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Margaret Cronan Drake
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2114296
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Margaret Cronan Drake ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2114296 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Margaret Cronan Drake, 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 Omh, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12208. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Margaret Cronan Drake 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 Margaret Cronan Drake's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 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 Margaret compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Margaret Cronan Drake is longer-tenured than 68% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 32% higher than 68% of 1,229 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2114296
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Omh
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12208
- Phone
- (518) 474-1331
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Margaret Cronan Drake'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 Margaret Drake licensed?
Margaret Drake is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Margaret Cronan Drake admitted to the bar?
Margaret Cronan Drake's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Margaret Cronan Drake go to law school?
Margaret Cronan Drake attended ALBANY.
What company does Margaret Cronan Drake work for?
Margaret Cronan Drake is associated with Omh in Albany, NY.
Is Margaret Cronan Drake in good standing?
Yes, Margaret Cronan Drake holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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