New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Mary Katheryn Barefield

Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2019, registered office in Plano, TX. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2019
Admitted
7
Years in bar
5722277
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2019, Mary Katheryn Barefield has built 7 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

7 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 88%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2019
7 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law
78.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5722277
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5722277 on the New York register belongs to Mary Katheryn Barefield, 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 Armstrong Divorce And Family Law PLLC, located in Plano, TX, ZIP 75024. Educational background: Loyola University New Orleans College of Law (114 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Mary Katheryn Barefield 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

7 years into an active New York practice since a 2019 admission, Mary Katheryn Barefield sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

7 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

7 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Mary compares to fellow Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni

Among the 84 Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Mary Katheryn Barefield is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

7 years vs. Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 84 NY-registered alumni of this school

7 Top 75% higher than 25% of 84 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 35 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law's 114 alumni in the New York register, 78.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%78.9%
Loyola University New Orleans College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2019 admission class today

Of the 8,536 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2019, 92.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2019 class 66.2% 92.5% ▲ +39.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2019 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5722277
Year Admitted
2019 (7 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Armstrong Divorce And Family Law PLLC
ZIP Code
75024
Phone
(972) 544-1662

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Mary Katheryn Barefield'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Mary Katheryn Barefield's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Mary Barefield licensed?

Mary Barefield is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Mary Katheryn Barefield admitted to the bar?

Mary Katheryn Barefield has been on the New York bar register since 2019.

Where did Mary Katheryn Barefield go to law school?

Mary Katheryn Barefield attended Loyola University New Orleans College of Law.

What company does Mary Katheryn Barefield work for?

Mary Katheryn Barefield is associated with Armstrong Divorce And Family Law PLLC in Plano, TX.

Is Mary Katheryn Barefield in good standing?

Yes, Mary Katheryn Barefield holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.