New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis

University Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1980, registered office in Bronx, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1980
Admitted
46
Years in bar
1684331
NY reg #

The record in one line

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis has spent 46 years on the register since admission in 1980, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.

46 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 8%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
University Of Chicago

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1980
46 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
University Of Chicago
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1684331
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis has carried New York bar registration 1684331 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Berkwitt Law, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10471. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO (1,342 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 46 years, Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis 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

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis's 46 years since a 1980 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

46 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

46 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Susan compares to fellow University Of Chicago alumni

Among the 876 University Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

46 years vs. University Of Chicago alumni

Years since admission - 876 NY-registered alumni of this school

46 Top 1% higher than 99% of 876 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 Chicago's active-bar rate

Of University Of Chicago's 1,342 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
University Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate

The 1980 admission class today

Of the 4,659 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1980, 53.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1980 class 66.2% 53.7% ▼ -18.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1980 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1684331
Year Admitted
1980 (46 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Nov 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Berkwitt Law
County
Bronx
ZIP Code
10471
Phone
(267) 438-6792

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis'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

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis'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 Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis licensed?

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis admitted to the bar?

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1980.

Where did Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis go to law school?

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis attended UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

What company does Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis work for?

Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis is associated with Berkwitt Law in Bronx, NY.

Is Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis in good standing?

Yes, Susan Berkwitt-Malefakis holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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