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 August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1992
34 years
Law school
Suffolk University
61.1% active rate
Registration
2468254
NY registration #

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 (530 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 351 Suffolk University graduates in the New York register, Maureen Cynthia Bessette is longer-tenured than 62%.

34 years vs. Suffolk University alumni

Years since admission - 351 NY-registered alumni of this school

34 Top 38% higher than 62% of 351 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 · August 2026

Suffolk University's active-bar rate

Of Suffolk University's 530 alumni in the New York register, 61.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%61.1%
Suffolk University alumni, active-bar rate

The 1992 admission class today

Of the 6,498 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1992, 59.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1992 class 67.2% 59.2% ▼ -11.9%
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 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Maureen Cynthia Bessette with the closest admission year to 1992. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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.

Cite this page & disclosure

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