New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Mary Frances Maher
University Of Sydney; University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Chicago, IL. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4216941
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mary Frances Maher has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Sydney; University Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mary Frances Maher carries New York bar registration 4216941, an established, active practitioner in 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 Winston & Strawn, located in Chicago, IL, ZIP 60654. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Mary Frances Maher remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Mary Frances Maher was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4216941
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Winston & Strawn
- City
- Chicago, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60654
- Phone
- (312) 282-2826
Education
UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mary Frances Maher'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 Maher licensed?
Mary Maher is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mary Frances Maher admitted to the bar?
Mary Frances Maher was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Mary Frances Maher go to law school?
Mary Frances Maher attended UNIVERSITY OF SYDNEY; UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.
What company does Mary Frances Maher work for?
Mary Frances Maher is associated with Winston & Strawn in Chicago, IL.
Is Mary Frances Maher in good standing?
Yes, Mary Frances Maher holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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