New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Maria Santos Valentin
Yale Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2207561
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Maria Santos Valentin ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2207561 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Maria Santos Valentin, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ford Foundation, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Yale Law School (3,128 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Maria Santos Valentin 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 Maria Santos Valentin's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Maria compares to fellow Yale Law School alumni
Among the 2,131 Yale Law School graduates in the New York register, Maria Santos Valentin is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Yale Law School alumni
Years since admission - 2,131 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,131 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale Law School's active-bar rate
Of Yale Law School's 3,128 alumni in the New York register, 74.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Yale Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2207561
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ford Foundation
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10017
- Phone
- (917) 363-2188
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Maria Santos Valentin'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 Santos Valentin licensed?
Maria Santos Valentin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Maria Santos Valentin admitted to the bar?
Maria Santos Valentin's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Maria Santos Valentin go to law school?
Maria Santos Valentin attended Yale Law School.
What company does Maria Santos Valentin work for?
Maria Santos Valentin is associated with Ford Foundation in New York, NY.
Is Maria Santos Valentin in good standing?
Yes, Maria Santos Valentin 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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