New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Stephen Wickes Herrick
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1973, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1973
- Admitted
- 53
- Years in bar
- 1447705
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Stephen Wickes Herrick has spent 53 years on the register since admission in 1973, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 53 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Stephen Wickes Herrick has carried New York bar registration 1447705 for the better part of a career, still active and in good 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 Albany County Public Defender, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12207. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 53 years, Stephen Wickes Herrick has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Stephen Wickes Herrick's 53 years since a 1973 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
53 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
53 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Stephen compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Stephen Wickes Herrick is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
53 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
53 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1973 admission class today
Of the 2,460 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1973, 42% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1447705
- Year Admitted
- 1973 (53 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Albany County Public Defender
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12207
- Phone
- (518) 447-7153
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Stephen Wickes Herrick'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 Stephen Herrick licensed?
Stephen Herrick is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Stephen Wickes Herrick admitted to the bar?
Stephen Wickes Herrick's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1973.
Where did Stephen Wickes Herrick go to law school?
Stephen Wickes Herrick attended Albany Law School.
What company does Stephen Wickes Herrick work for?
Stephen Wickes Herrick is associated with Albany County Public Defender in Albany, NY.
Is Stephen Wickes Herrick in good standing?
Yes, Stephen Wickes Herrick holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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