New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen
University Of Iowa College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Des Moines, IA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2012
- Admitted
- 14
- Years in bar
- 5045745
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2012, Rita Nanda Bettis Austen has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 14 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Iowa College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5045745 on the New York register belongs to Rita Nanda Bettis Austen, 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 Aclu Of Iowa, located in Des Moines, IA, ZIP 50309. Educational background: University of Iowa College of Law (278 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen 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
14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Rita Nanda Bettis Austen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
14 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
14 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 Rita compares to fellow University Of Iowa College Of Law alumni
Among the 243 University Of Iowa College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Rita Nanda Bettis Austen is longer-tenured than 51% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
14 years vs. University Of Iowa College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 243 NY-registered alumni of this school
14 Top 49% higher than 51% of 243 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Iowa College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Iowa College Of Law's 278 alumni in the New York register, 84.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Iowa College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2012 admission class today
Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5045745
- Year Admitted
- 2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Aclu Of Iowa
- City
- Des Moines, IA
- ZIP Code
- 50309
- Phone
- (515) 207-0567
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen'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 Rita Bettis Austen licensed?
Rita Bettis Austen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rita Nanda Bettis Austen admitted to the bar?
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen has been on the New York bar register since 2012.
Where did Rita Nanda Bettis Austen go to law school?
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen attended University of Iowa College of Law.
What company does Rita Nanda Bettis Austen work for?
Rita Nanda Bettis Austen is associated with Aclu Of Iowa in Des Moines, IA.
Is Rita Nanda Bettis Austen in good standing?
Yes, Rita Nanda Bettis Austen 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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