New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Marlene Sue Besterman
Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Sea Cliff, 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
- 2152627
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Marlene Sue Besterman 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
- Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2152627 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Marlene Sue Besterman, 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 Besterman Law, located in Sea Cliff, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11579. Educational background: Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Marlene Sue Besterman 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 Marlene Sue Besterman'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 Marlene compares to fellow Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Among the 3,556 Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Marlene Sue Besterman is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Yeshiva University Cardozo School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 3,556 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 1% higher than 99% of 3,556 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 · May 2026
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
- 2152627
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Besterman Law
- City
- Sea Cliff, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11579
- Phone
- (917) 633-9146
Education
Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Marlene Sue Besterman'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 Marlene Besterman licensed?
Marlene Besterman is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Marlene Sue Besterman admitted to the bar?
Marlene Sue Besterman's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Marlene Sue Besterman go to law school?
Marlene Sue Besterman attended Yeshiva University Cardozo School of Law.
What company does Marlene Sue Besterman work for?
Marlene Sue Besterman is associated with Besterman Law in Sea Cliff, NY.
Is Marlene Sue Besterman in good standing?
Yes, Marlene Sue Besterman 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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