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
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
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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
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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
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.
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
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10471
- Phone
- (267) 438-6792
Education
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
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 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.
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