New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Marva Antoinette Allen
Howard Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1978, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1978
- Admitted
- 48
- Years in bar
- 1117993
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Marva Antoinette Allen has spent 48 years on the register since admission in 1978, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 48 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Howard Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Marva Antoinette Allen has carried New York bar registration 1117993 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Marva A Allen Esq, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10024. Educational background: HOWARD UNIV (22 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 48 years, Marva Antoinette Allen 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
Marva Antoinette Allen's 48 years since a 1978 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
48 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
48 Top 8% higher than 92% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Howard Univ's active-bar rate
Of Howard Univ's 22 alumni in the New York register, 54.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Howard Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1978 admission class today
Of the 3,834 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1978, 52.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1117993
- Year Admitted
- 1978 (48 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Marva A Allen Esq
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10024
- Phone
- (212) 222-7211
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Marva Antoinette Allen'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 Marva Allen licensed?
Marva Allen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Marva Antoinette Allen admitted to the bar?
Marva Antoinette Allen's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1978.
Where did Marva Antoinette Allen go to law school?
Marva Antoinette Allen attended HOWARD UNIV.
What company does Marva Antoinette Allen work for?
Marva Antoinette Allen is associated with Marva A Allen Esq in New York, NY.
Is Marva Antoinette Allen in good standing?
Yes, Marva Antoinette Allen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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