New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews
University Of The Philippines alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4408928
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of The Philippines
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews carries New York bar registration 4408928, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES (109 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Maria compares to fellow University Of The Philippines alumni
Among the 66 University Of The Philippines graduates in the New York register, Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews is longer-tenured than 32%.
20 years vs. University Of The Philippines alumni
Years since admission - 66 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 68% higher than 32% of 66 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
University Of The Philippines's active-bar rate
Of University Of The Philippines's 109 alumni in the New York register, 64.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 66.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4408928
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews'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.
Near-tenure University Of The Philippines alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2006 .
Same admission year (2006), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2006 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews with the closest admission year to 2006. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maria Benipayo Andrews licensed?
Maria Benipayo Andrews is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews admitted to the bar?
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews go to law school?
Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews attended UNIVERSITY OF THE PHILIPPINES.
Is Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews in good standing?
Yes, Maria Cristina Castro Benipayo Andrews holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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