New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Priya Bala

University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Monterey Park, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1998
Admitted
28
Years in bar
2877595
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 28 years on the register since a 1998 admission, Priya Bala ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.

28 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 39%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of California Hastings College Of The 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
1998
28 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law
76.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2877595
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2877595 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Priya Bala, 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 Office Of The County Counsel, located in Monterey Park, CA, ZIP 91754. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: University of California Hastings College of the Law (336 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 28 years on the register, Priya Bala 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 Priya Bala's 28 years since admission in 1998. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

28 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

28 Top 39% higher than 61% 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 Priya compares to fellow University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni

Among the 258 University Of California Hastings College Of The Law graduates in the New York register, Priya Bala is longer-tenured than 93% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

28 years vs. University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni

Years since admission - 258 NY-registered alumni of this school

28 Top 7% higher than 93% of 258 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 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 California Hastings College Of The Law's active-bar rate

Of University Of California Hastings College Of The Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 76.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%76.8%
University Of California Hastings College Of The Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 1998 admission class today

Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1998 class 66.2% 62.8% ▼ -5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1998 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2877595
Year Admitted
1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Dec 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Office Of The County Counsel
ZIP Code
91754
Phone
(323) 526-6100

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Priya Bala'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

Priya Bala'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 Priya Bala licensed?

Priya Bala is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Priya Bala admitted to the bar?

Priya Bala's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.

Where did Priya Bala go to law school?

Priya Bala attended University of California Hastings College of the Law.

What company does Priya Bala work for?

Priya Bala is associated with Office Of The County Counsel in Monterey Park, CA.

Is Priya Bala in good standing?

Yes, Priya Bala holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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