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
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
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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
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
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.
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
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90012
- Phone
- (213) 894-2854
Education
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
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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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.
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