New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Susan Lyn Preston

Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Morgantown, WV. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1996
Admitted
30
Years in bar
2726644
NY reg #

The record in one line

With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Susan Lyn Preston ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.

30 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 29%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Western New England

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1996
30 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Western New England
62.9% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2726644
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Registration 2726644 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Susan Lyn Preston, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Social Security Administration, located in Morgantown, WV, ZIP 26501. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

After 30 years on the register, Susan Lyn Preston still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Few active New York attorneys match Susan Lyn Preston's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.

30 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

30 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Western New England alumni

Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Susan Lyn Preston is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

30 years vs. Western New England alumni

Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school

30 Top 73% higher than 27% of 358 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 45 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

Western New England's active-bar rate

Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.9%
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate

The 1996 admission class today

Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

62%64%66%68% Statewide, all years1996 class 66.2% 62.7% ▼ -5.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1996 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2726644
Year Admitted
1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Jul 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Social Security Administration
ZIP Code
26501
Phone
(877) 405-9197

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Susan Lyn Preston'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 Lyn Preston'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 Preston licensed?

Susan Preston is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Susan Lyn Preston admitted to the bar?

Susan Lyn Preston's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.

Where did Susan Lyn Preston go to law school?

Susan Lyn Preston attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.

What company does Susan Lyn Preston work for?

Susan Lyn Preston is associated with Social Security Administration in Morgantown, WV.

Is Susan Lyn Preston in good standing?

Yes, Susan Lyn Preston holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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