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

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1987
39 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Columbia Univ Of Law
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2142172
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

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

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.

64%66%68%70%72% Statewide, all years1987 class 66.2% 71.3% ▲ +7.7%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1987 admission class

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
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
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

Tracy Don Hester'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 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.