New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Mary Hope M. Benedict
Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Bath, 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
- 2113892
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Mary Hope M. Benedict 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
- Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2113892 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mary Hope M. Benedict, a veteran practitioner still in active good 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 Legal Aid Society Of Rochester, located in Bath, NY (Steuben County), ZIP 14810. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BUFFALO (151 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Mary Hope M. Benedict 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 Mary Hope M. Benedict'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
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 Hope compares to fellow Buffalo alumni
Among the 103 Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Mary Hope M. Benedict is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
39 years vs. Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 103 NY-registered alumni of this school
39 Top 53% higher than 47% of 103 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
Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Buffalo's 151 alumni in the New York register, 55.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
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
- 2113892
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Aid Society Of Rochester
- City
- Bath, NY
- County
- Steuben
- ZIP Code
- 14810
- Phone
- (607) 769-6379
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mary Hope M. Benedict'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 Mary Hope Benedict licensed?
Mary Hope Benedict is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mary Hope M. Benedict admitted to the bar?
Mary Hope M. Benedict's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Mary Hope M. Benedict go to law school?
Mary Hope M. Benedict attended BUFFALO.
What company does Mary Hope M. Benedict work for?
Mary Hope M. Benedict is associated with Legal Aid Society Of Rochester in Bath, NY.
Is Mary Hope M. Benedict in good standing?
Yes, Mary Hope M. Benedict 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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