New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Nicholas Halliday Penfold
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4284147
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nicholas Halliday Penfold has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University School Of Law
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nicholas Halliday Penfold carries New York bar registration 4284147, an established, active practitioner 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 New York County District Attorney'S Office, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10013. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: New York University School of Law (25,745 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Nicholas Halliday Penfold remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Nicholas Halliday Penfold was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Nicholas 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, Nicholas Halliday Penfold is longer-tenured than 69% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 31% higher than 69% of 13,304 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
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
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4284147
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10013
- Phone
- (212) 335-9219
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nicholas Halliday Penfold'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 Nicholas Penfold licensed?
Nicholas Penfold is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nicholas Halliday Penfold admitted to the bar?
Nicholas Halliday Penfold was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Nicholas Halliday Penfold go to law school?
Nicholas Halliday Penfold attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Nicholas Halliday Penfold work for?
Nicholas Halliday Penfold is associated with New York County District Attorney'S Office in New York, NY.
Is Nicholas Halliday Penfold in good standing?
Yes, Nicholas Halliday Penfold holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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