New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Maria Catherine Martinez
Louisiana State University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Ocean Springs, MS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5369665
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Maria Catherine Martinez has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Louisiana State University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5369665 on the New York register belongs to Maria Catherine Martinez, currently in active 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 Rushing & Guice, PLLC, located in Ocean Springs, MS, ZIP 39564. Educational background: LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY (40 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Maria Catherine Martinez is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Maria Catherine Martinez sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Louisiana State University's active-bar rate
Of Louisiana State University's 40 alumni in the New York register, 62.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Louisiana State University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5369665
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Rushing & Guice, PLLC
- City
- Ocean Springs, MS
- ZIP Code
- 39564
- Phone
- (228) 374-2313
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maria Catherine Martinez'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 Maria Martinez licensed?
Maria Martinez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maria Catherine Martinez admitted to the bar?
Maria Catherine Martinez has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Maria Catherine Martinez go to law school?
Maria Catherine Martinez attended LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Maria Catherine Martinez work for?
Maria Catherine Martinez is associated with Rushing & Guice, PLLC in Ocean Springs, MS.
Is Maria Catherine Martinez in good standing?
Yes, Maria Catherine Martinez 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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