New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Theresa Merrill Stones
State University Of Ny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2000, registered office in Butler, PA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2000
- Admitted
- 26
- Years in bar
- 3005311
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 26 years on the register since a 2000 admission, Theresa Merrill Stones ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 62% of the currently-active bar.
- 26 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 38%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- State University Of Ny At Buffalo
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 3005311 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Theresa Merrill Stones, 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 Butler County, Pennsylvania, Court Of Common Pleas, located in Butler, PA, ZIP 16001. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT BUFFALO (27 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 26 years on the register, Theresa Merrill Stones 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 Theresa Merrill Stones's 26 years since admission in 2000.
26 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
26 Top 38% higher than 62% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
State University Of Ny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of State University Of Ny At Buffalo's 27 alumni in the New York register, 59.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
The 2000 admission class today
Of the 7,585 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2000, 63.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 3005311
- Year Admitted
- 2000 (26 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Butler County, Pennsylvania, Court Of Common Pleas
- City
- Butler, PA
- ZIP Code
- 16001
- Phone
- (724) 284-5518
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Theresa Merrill Stones's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Near-tenure State University Of Ny At Buffalo alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2000 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2000), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2000 whose listed office city differs from Butler, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Theresa Merrill Stones with the closest admission year to 2000. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Theresa Stones licensed?
Theresa Stones is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Theresa Merrill Stones admitted to the bar?
Theresa Merrill Stones's admission to the New York bar dates back to 2000.
Where did Theresa Merrill Stones go to law school?
Theresa Merrill Stones attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Theresa Merrill Stones work for?
Theresa Merrill Stones is associated with Butler County, Pennsylvania, Court Of Common Pleas in Butler, PA.
Is Theresa Merrill Stones in good standing?
Yes, Theresa Merrill Stones holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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