New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Virginia Hudson Phifer
Fordham Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Brookfield, CT. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1809961
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 44 years on the register since a 1982 admission, Virginia Hudson Phifer ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 86% of the currently-active bar.
- 44 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Fordham Law School
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Virginia Hudson Phifer is registered as bar number 1809961 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Brookfield, CT, ZIP 06804. Educational background: FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Virginia Hudson Phifer sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Virginia Hudson Phifer's 44 years since admission in 1982. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
44 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
44 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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 Virginia compares to fellow Fordham Law School alumni
Among the 1,136 Fordham Law School graduates in the New York register, Virginia Hudson Phifer is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Fordham Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,136 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,136 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
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1809961
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- Brookfield, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06804
- Phone
- (602) 791-5169
Education
FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Virginia Hudson Phifer's current status is "Currently registered".
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 Virginia Phifer licensed?
Virginia Phifer is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Virginia Hudson Phifer admitted to the bar?
Virginia Hudson Phifer's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Virginia Hudson Phifer go to law school?
Virginia Hudson Phifer attended FORDHAM LAW SCHOOL.
Is Virginia Hudson Phifer in good standing?
Yes, Virginia Hudson Phifer 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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