New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Miriam Rhoda Best
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1789791
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Miriam Rhoda Best has spent 44 years on the register since admission in 1982, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Miriam Rhoda Best has carried New York bar registration 1789791 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Supreme Court Criminal Term, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 44 years, Miriam Rhoda Best has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Miriam Rhoda Best's 44 years since a 1982 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Miriam compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Miriam Rhoda Best is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,101 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1789791
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Supreme Court Criminal Term
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (646) 386-5066
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Miriam Rhoda Best'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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Miriam Rhoda Best'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 Miriam Best licensed?
Miriam Best is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Miriam Rhoda Best admitted to the bar?
Miriam Rhoda Best's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Miriam Rhoda Best go to law school?
Miriam Rhoda Best attended YALE.
What company does Miriam Rhoda Best work for?
Miriam Rhoda Best is associated with Supreme Court Criminal Term in New York, NY.
Is Miriam Rhoda Best in good standing?
Yes, Miriam Rhoda Best holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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