New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Zewdu Alem Derseh
Northwestern ; California; Addis Ababa Univers. alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Silver Spring, MD. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4144127
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Zewdu Alem Derseh has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #98 of 199
- by tenure in Silver Spring office peers
- Law school
- Northwestern ; California; Addis Ababa Univers.
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Zewdu Alem Derseh carries New York bar registration 4144127, an established, active practitioner in 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 Alem & Associates, located in Silver Spring, MD, ZIP 20910. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN ; CALIFORNIA; ADDIS ABABA UNIVERS..
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Zewdu Alem Derseh remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Zewdu Alem Derseh was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Tenure among Silver Spring, MD office peers
Against Silver Spring, MD's 199-attorney NY register cohort, Zewdu Alem Derseh lands at the 49th tenure percentile (rank #98). Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. See the Silver Spring attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #98
- City cohort
- 199
- Local percentile
- 49th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Silver Spring
- Murad Kalam admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Jeffrey Michael Lehmann admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Diana Jill Pomeranz admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Alysha Rachael Rajnarine admitted 2003 · 23 yr
Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of May 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4144127
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Alem & Associates
- City
- Silver Spring, MD
- ZIP Code
- 20910
- Phone
- (301) 608-1133
Education
NORTHWESTERN ; CALIFORNIA; ADDIS ABABA UNIVERS.
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Zewdu Alem Derseh'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 Zewdu Derseh licensed?
Zewdu Derseh is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Zewdu Alem Derseh admitted to the bar?
Zewdu Alem Derseh was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Zewdu Alem Derseh go to law school?
Zewdu Alem Derseh attended NORTHWESTERN ; CALIFORNIA; ADDIS ABABA UNIVERS..
What company does Zewdu Alem Derseh work for?
Zewdu Alem Derseh is associated with Alem & Associates in Silver Spring, MD.
Is Zewdu Alem Derseh in good standing?
Yes, Zewdu Alem Derseh holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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