New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Paula Pelaez Plaza

University Of The Philippines College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2023, registered office in Buffalo, NY. As a recent entrant to the registry, this record's status, address, and admission date come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2023
Admitted
3
Years in bar
6055677
NY reg #

The record in one line

Paula Pelaez Plaza is early in an active New York law career - admitted to the bar in 2023 and on active status for 3 years so far, already ahead of 0% of the state's active bar by tenure.

3 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 100%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of The Philippines College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2023
3 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of The Philippines College Of Law
84.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
6055677
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Paula Pelaez Plaza holds bar number 6055677 with the New York bar authority, a recent active-status addition to the roll. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Phillips Lytle, LLP, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14209. 4 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of the Philippines College of Law (44 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

As a recent addition to the register, Paula Pelaez Plaza counts toward the New York bar's active cohort; the breakdown below shows how that group stacks up against the rest of the register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Paula Pelaez Plaza is a recent addition to the active New York bar, admitted in 2023. The histogram below shows where 3 years of tenure falls among every currently-active attorney in the state.

3 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

3 Top 100% higher than 0% 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

University Of The Philippines College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of The Philippines College Of Law's 44 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of The Philippines College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84.1%
University Of The Philippines College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2023 admission class today

Of the 8,985 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 96% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90%100% Statewide, all years2023 class 66.2% 96% ▲ +45.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2023 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
6055677
Year Admitted
2023 (3 yrs · early career)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
May 2027

Location & Contact

Company
Phillips Lytle, LLP
County
Erie
ZIP Code
14209
Phone
(716) 847-8324

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Paula Pelaez Plaza'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

Paula Pelaez Plaza'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 Paula Plaza licensed?

Paula Plaza is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Paula Pelaez Plaza admitted to the bar?

Paula Pelaez Plaza was admitted to the New York bar in 2023, 3 years ago.

Where did Paula Pelaez Plaza go to law school?

Paula Pelaez Plaza attended University of the Philippines College of Law.

What company does Paula Pelaez Plaza work for?

Paula Pelaez Plaza is associated with Phillips Lytle, LLP in Buffalo, NY.

Is Paula Pelaez Plaza in good standing?

Yes, Paula Pelaez Plaza holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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