New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook

University Of Pennsylvania alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2016
Admitted
10
Years in bar
5439542
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2016, Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

10 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2016
10 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Pennsylvania
70.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5439542
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 5439542 on the New York register belongs to Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Office Of The Federal Defender, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90012. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA (2,370 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

10 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

10 Top 76% higher than 24% 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 Nikki compares to fellow University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Among the 1,853 University Of Pennsylvania graduates in the New York register, Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

10 years vs. University Of Pennsylvania alumni

Years since admission - 1,853 NY-registered alumni of this school

10 Top 94% higher than 6% of 1,853 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 35 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

University Of Pennsylvania's active-bar rate

Of University Of Pennsylvania's 2,370 alumni in the New York register, 70.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%70.1%
University Of Pennsylvania alumni, active-bar rate

The 2016 admission class today

Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years2016 class 66.2% 72.1% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2016 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
5439542
Year Admitted
2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Aug 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Office Of The Federal Defender
ZIP Code
90012
Phone
(213) 894-2854

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook'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
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

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook'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 Nikki Herst-Cook licensed?

Nikki Herst-Cook is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook admitted to the bar?

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook has been on the New York bar register since 2016.

Where did Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook go to law school?

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook attended UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA.

What company does Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook work for?

Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook is associated with Office Of The Federal Defender in Los Angeles, CA.

Is Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook in good standing?

Yes, Nikki Danielle Herst-Cook holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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