New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Mitchell Frederick Berstell
New York Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1957232
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Mitchell Frederick Berstell has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Mitchell Frederick Berstell has carried New York bar registration 1957232 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW (518 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Mitchell Frederick Berstell 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
Mitchell Frederick Berstell's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 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 Mitchell compares to fellow New York Law alumni
Among the 201 New York Law graduates in the New York register, Mitchell Frederick Berstell is longer-tenured than 66% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. New York Law alumni
Years since admission - 201 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 34% higher than 66% of 201 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law's active-bar rate
Of New York Law's 518 alumni in the New York register, 33.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1957232
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Mitchell Frederick Berstell'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Mitchell Berstell licensed?
Mitchell Berstell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Mitchell Frederick Berstell admitted to the bar?
Mitchell Frederick Berstell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Mitchell Frederick Berstell go to law school?
Mitchell Frederick Berstell attended NEW YORK LAW.
Is Mitchell Frederick Berstell in good standing?
Yes, Mitchell Frederick Berstell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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