New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Samantha Kurland Drake
Suffolk University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2014, registered office in Philadelphia, PA. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2014
- Admitted
- 12
- Years in bar
- 5238142
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Samantha Kurland Drake appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2014 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 12 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Samantha Kurland Drake is registered as bar number 5238142 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Federal Community Defender Office, Eastern District Of Pennsylvania, located in Philadelphia, PA, ZIP 19106. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Suffolk University Law School (1,096 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Samantha compares to fellow Suffolk University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Suffolk University Law School graduates in the New York register, Samantha Kurland Drake is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
12 years vs. Suffolk University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
12 Top 64% higher than 36% of 899 fellow alumni
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
Suffolk University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law School's 1,096 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suffolk University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2014 admission class today
Of the 10,747 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2014, 70.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 5238142
- Year Admitted
- 2014 (12 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Community Defender Office, Eastern District Of Pennsylvania
- City
- Philadelphia, PA
- ZIP Code
- 19106
- Phone
- (610) 357-9346
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samantha Kurland Drake's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside 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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Samantha Kurland Drake is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Samantha Drake licensed?
Samantha Drake is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samantha Kurland Drake admitted to the bar?
Samantha Kurland Drake has been on the New York bar register since 2014.
Where did Samantha Kurland Drake go to law school?
Samantha Kurland Drake attended Suffolk University Law School.
What company does Samantha Kurland Drake work for?
Samantha Kurland Drake is associated with Federal Community Defender Office, Eastern District Of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia, PA.
Is Samantha Kurland Drake in good standing?
Not currently, Samantha Kurland Drake's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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