New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Valerie Paris Dent
Columbia Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1995, registered office in Albany, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1995
- Admitted
- 31
- Years in bar
- 2701084
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Valerie Paris Dent carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1995 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 31 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, currently registered"
- Law school
- Columbia Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Valerie Paris Dent is registered as bar number 2701084 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, currently registered", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Suny, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12246. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Columbia Law School (21,447 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, currently registered" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Valerie compares to fellow Columbia Law School alumni
Among the 11,886 Columbia Law School graduates in the New York register, Valerie Paris Dent is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
31 years vs. Columbia Law School alumni
Years since admission - 11,886 NY-registered alumni of this school
31 Top 1% higher than 99% of 11,886 fellow alumni
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
Columbia Law School's active-bar rate
Of Columbia Law School's 21,447 alumni in the New York register, 77.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Columbia Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1995 admission class today
Of the 6,807 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1995, 78% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2701084
- Year Admitted
- 1995 (31 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Suny
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12246
- Phone
- (518) 801-2715
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Valerie Paris Dent's current status, "Suspended, currently registered", places this record outside 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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Valerie Paris Dent carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Valerie Dent licensed?
Valerie Dent is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Valerie Paris Dent admitted to the bar?
Valerie Paris Dent's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1995.
Where did Valerie Paris Dent go to law school?
Valerie Paris Dent attended Columbia Law School.
What company does Valerie Paris Dent work for?
Valerie Paris Dent is associated with Suny in Albany, NY.
Is Valerie Paris Dent in good standing?
No, Valerie Paris Dent carries a "Suspended, currently registered" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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