New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Mary Sue Kakefuda
Temple University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Chapel Hill, NC. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2828093
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Mary Sue Kakefuda ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Temple University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2828093 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Mary Sue Kakefuda, 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 Mary Kakefuda, located in Chapel Hill, NC, ZIP 27517. Educational background: TEMPLE UNIVERSITY (653 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Mary Sue Kakefuda 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 Sue Kakefuda's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 compares to fellow Temple University alumni
Among the 427 Temple University graduates in the New York register, Mary Sue Kakefuda is longer-tenured than 46% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Temple University alumni
Years since admission - 427 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 54% higher than 46% of 427 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
Temple University's active-bar rate
Of Temple University's 653 alumni in the New York register, 58.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Temple University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2828093
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Mary Kakefuda
- City
- Chapel Hill, NC
- ZIP Code
- 27517
- Phone
- (919) 933-5824
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mary Sue Kakefuda'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 Kakefuda licensed?
Mary Kakefuda is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mary Sue Kakefuda admitted to the bar?
Mary Sue Kakefuda's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Mary Sue Kakefuda go to law school?
Mary Sue Kakefuda attended TEMPLE UNIVERSITY.
What company does Mary Sue Kakefuda work for?
Mary Sue Kakefuda is associated with Mary Kakefuda in Chapel Hill, NC.
Is Mary Sue Kakefuda in good standing?
Yes, Mary Sue Kakefuda holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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