New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Merri Susan Behrens
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2211159
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Merri Susan Behrens carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1988 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 38 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Merri Susan Behrens is registered as bar number 2211159 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Merri compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Merri Susan Behrens is longer-tenured than 55% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 45% higher than 55% of 267 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
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2211159
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Merri Susan Behrens's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Merri Susan Behrens carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Merri Behrens licensed?
Merri Behrens is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Merri Susan Behrens admitted to the bar?
Merri Susan Behrens's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Merri Susan Behrens go to law school?
Merri Susan Behrens attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
Is Merri Susan Behrens in good standing?
No, Merri Susan Behrens carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.