New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Monique Carkum Edwards

New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in South Orange, NJ. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.

1997
Admitted
29
Years in bar
2781722
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Monique Carkum Edwards ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

29 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
New York University School Of Law
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1997
29 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University School Of Law
81.3% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2781722
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Monique Carkum Edwards is registered as bar number 2781722 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Monique Edwards, located in South Orange, NJ, ZIP 07079. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Monique Carkum Edwards sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Monique Carkum Edwards's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

29 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 Monique compares to fellow New York University School Of Law alumni

Among the 13,304 New York University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Monique Carkum Edwards is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

29 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school

29 Top 14% higher than 86% of 13,304 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

New York University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of New York University School Of Law's 25,745 alumni in the New York register, 81.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%81.3%
New York University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1997 admission class today

Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%65%70%75%80% Statewide, all years1997 class 66.2% 78.5% ▲ +18.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1997 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2781722
Year Admitted
1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Mar 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Monique Edwards
ZIP Code
07079
Phone
(973) 932-9272

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Monique Carkum Edwards's current status is "Currently registered".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Monique Carkum Edwards'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 Monique Edwards licensed?

Monique Edwards is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Monique Carkum Edwards admitted to the bar?

Monique Carkum Edwards's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.

Where did Monique Carkum Edwards go to law school?

Monique Carkum Edwards attended New York University School of Law.

What company does Monique Carkum Edwards work for?

Monique Carkum Edwards is associated with Monique Edwards in South Orange, NJ.

Is Monique Carkum Edwards in good standing?

Yes, Monique Carkum Edwards holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.