New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Mercedes Orpilla Martin
Benjamin N. Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2009, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2009
- Admitted
- 17
- Years in bar
- 4745014
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mercedes Orpilla Martin has held an active New York bar license for 17 years - admitted in 2009, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 17 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin N. Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mercedes Orpilla Martin carries New York bar registration 4745014, an established, active practitioner in 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 Buchalter, APC, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90017. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Mercedes Orpilla Martin 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
Mercedes Orpilla Martin was admitted in 2009, giving 17 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.
17 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
17 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Mercedes compares to fellow Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Among the 984 Benjamin N. Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Mercedes Orpilla Martin is longer-tenured than 9% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
17 years vs. Benjamin N. Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 984 NY-registered alumni of this school
17 Top 91% higher than 9% of 984 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
The 2009 admission class today
Of the 10,203 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2009, 84.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4745014
- Year Admitted
- 2009 (17 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Buchalter, APC
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90017
- Phone
- (213) 891-0700
Education
BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mercedes Orpilla Martin'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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Mercedes Orpilla Martin's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mercedes Martin licensed?
Mercedes Martin is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mercedes Orpilla Martin admitted to the bar?
Mercedes Orpilla Martin was admitted to the bar in 2009.
Where did Mercedes Orpilla Martin go to law school?
Mercedes Orpilla Martin attended BENJAMIN N. CARDOZO.
What company does Mercedes Orpilla Martin work for?
Mercedes Orpilla Martin is associated with Buchalter, APC in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Mercedes Orpilla Martin in good standing?
Yes, Mercedes Orpilla Martin holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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