New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Mark Traphagen
University Of Denver alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 1976653
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mark Traphagen has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Denver
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mark Traphagen has carried New York bar registration 1976653 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Traphagen Law PLLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DENVER (161 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Mark Traphagen has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Mark Traphagen's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Mark compares to fellow University Of Denver alumni
Among the 109 University Of Denver graduates in the New York register, Mark Traphagen is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. University Of Denver alumni
Years since admission - 109 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 109 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Denver's active-bar rate
Of University Of Denver's 161 alumni in the New York register, 55.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Denver alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1976653
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Traphagen Law PLLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 349-4172
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mark Traphagen'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 Mark Traphagen licensed?
Mark Traphagen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mark Traphagen admitted to the bar?
Mark Traphagen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Mark Traphagen go to law school?
Mark Traphagen attended UNIVERSITY OF DENVER.
What company does Mark Traphagen work for?
Mark Traphagen is associated with Traphagen Law PLLC in Washington, DC.
Is Mark Traphagen in good standing?
Yes, Mark Traphagen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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