New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul Hanft
New York University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in White Plains, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5465414
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Paul Hanft 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
- New York University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5465414 on the New York register belongs to Paul Hanft, currently in active 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 Legal Aid Society Of Westchester, located in White Plains, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10601. 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
Paul Hanft 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, Paul Hanft 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 Paul 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, Paul Hanft is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. New York University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 13,304 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 64% higher than 36% of 13,304 fellow alumni
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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 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
- 5465414
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Legal Aid Society Of Westchester
- City
- White Plains, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10601
- Phone
- (914) 286-3400
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Hanft'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 Paul Hanft licensed?
Paul Hanft is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Hanft admitted to the bar?
Paul Hanft has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Paul Hanft go to law school?
Paul Hanft attended New York University School of Law.
What company does Paul Hanft work for?
Paul Hanft is associated with Legal Aid Society Of Westchester in White Plains, NY.
Is Paul Hanft in good standing?
Yes, Paul Hanft 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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