New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Norma Esther Canas
University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Riverwoods, IL. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2638856
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Norma Esther Canas ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of California Berkeley School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2638856 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Norma Esther Canas, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Discover Financial Services, located in Riverwoods, IL, ZIP 60015. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Berkeley School of Law.
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Norma Esther Canas still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Norma Esther Canas's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Norma compares to fellow University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Among the 1,171 University Of California Berkeley School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Norma Esther Canas is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. University Of California Berkeley School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 1,171 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,171 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2638856
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Discover Financial Services
- City
- Riverwoods, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60015
- Phone
- (224) 632-0797
Education
University of California Berkeley School of Law
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Norma Esther Canas'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 Norma Canas licensed?
Norma Canas is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Norma Esther Canas admitted to the bar?
Norma Esther Canas's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Norma Esther Canas go to law school?
Norma Esther Canas attended University of California Berkeley School of Law.
What company does Norma Esther Canas work for?
Norma Esther Canas is associated with Discover Financial Services in Riverwoods, IL.
Is Norma Esther Canas in good standing?
Yes, Norma Esther Canas 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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