New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Maureen Cynthia Bessette

Suffolk University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1992. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1992
Admitted
34
Years in bar
2468254
NY reg #

The record in one line

Maureen Cynthia Bessette appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1992 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

34 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Suffolk University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Suffolk University
61.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2468254
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Maureen Cynthia Bessette is registered as bar number 2468254 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record, despite 34 years on the register. Educational background: SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY (533 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Maureen compares to fellow Suffolk University alumni

Among the 354 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Maureen Cynthia Bessette is longer-tenured than 62% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

34 years vs. Suffolk University alumni

Years since admission - 354 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 38% higher than 62% of 354 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Suffolk University's active-bar rate

Of Suffolk University's 533 alumni in the New York register, 61.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%61.4%
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,497 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 60.5% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

58%60%62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1992 class 66.2% 60.5% ▼ -8.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1992 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2468254
Year Admitted
1992 (34 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Maureen Cynthia Bessette's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside 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 outside 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.

Before you rely on this record

Maureen Cynthia Bessette is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Maureen Bessette licensed?

Maureen Bessette is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Maureen Cynthia Bessette admitted to the bar?

Maureen Cynthia Bessette's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1992.

Where did Maureen Cynthia Bessette go to law school?

Maureen Cynthia Bessette attended SUFFOLK UNIVERSITY.

Is Maureen Cynthia Bessette in good standing?

Not currently, Maureen Cynthia Bessette's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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