New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Meryl Ann Benko
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1983. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1983
- Admitted
- 43
- Years in bar
- 1856400
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Meryl Ann Benko carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1983 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 43 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Meryl Ann Benko is registered as bar number 1856400 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 43 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "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 Meryl compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Meryl Ann Benko is longer-tenured than 90% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
43 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
43 Top 10% higher than 90% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 1983 admission class today
Of the 5,424 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1983, 65.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1856400
- Year Admitted
- 1983 (43 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Meryl Ann Benko's current status, "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.
Verify This Attorney
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Meryl Ann Benko carries a "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 Meryl Benko licensed?
Meryl Benko is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Meryl Ann Benko admitted to the bar?
Meryl Ann Benko's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1983.
Where did Meryl Ann Benko go to law school?
Meryl Ann Benko attended ALBANY.
Is Meryl Ann Benko in good standing?
No, Meryl Ann Benko carries a "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.
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