New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Tracy Don Hester
Columbia Univ Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1987, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1987
- Admitted
- 39
- Years in bar
- 2142172
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 39 years on the register since a 1987 admission, Tracy Don Hester ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 39 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Univ Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2142172 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Tracy Don Hester, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 University Of Houston Law Center, located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77204. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: COLUMBIA UNIV OF LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 39 years on the register, Tracy Don Hester 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 Tracy Don Hester's 39 years since admission in 1987. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
39 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
39 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1987 admission class today
Of the 5,948 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1987, 71.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2142172
- Year Admitted
- 1987 (39 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- University Of Houston Law Center
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77204
- Phone
- (713) 743-1152
Education
COLUMBIA UNIV OF LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Tracy Don Hester'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 Tracy Hester licensed?
Tracy Hester is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Tracy Don Hester admitted to the bar?
Tracy Don Hester's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1987.
Where did Tracy Don Hester go to law school?
Tracy Don Hester attended COLUMBIA UNIV OF LAW.
What company does Tracy Don Hester work for?
Tracy Don Hester is associated with University Of Houston Law Center in Houston, TX.
Is Tracy Don Hester in good standing?
Yes, Tracy Don Hester 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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