State University

4 registered attorneys

State University has produced 4 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar, of which 0 (0.0%) are currently active. The largest concentration of alumni practice in Buffalo, NY (1 attorneys). The most recent admission class (2002) added 2 new attorneys.

What the alumni data reveals

State University has 4 alumni registered with the New York State Bar, with 0 (0.0%) currently in active standing. The active-status share is a meaningful signal for prospective students and employers: it captures how many graduates are still practicing law under their New York bar credential versus those who have retired, moved to other jurisdictions, or transitioned into business, academia, or public service roles that do not require active bar membership. A rate near 0.0% is within the normal range for established law schools with alumni populations spanning multiple decades of admission classes.

Geographic placement is concentrated: Buffalo, NY is the single largest market for State University alumni with 1 registered attorneys (25.0% of alumni in this dataset). The top 4 cities for this school's graduates are Buffalo (1), Buffalo (1), Spokane (1), Washington (1) — placement patterns that reflect both proximity to the school and the historical strength of its alumni network in those markets. The most recent admission class (2002) produced 2 new attorneys, providing a rough pulse on current graduating-class scale; comparing 2002 against earlier years in the distribution below gives a sense of pipeline growth or contraction.

Law school affiliation matters for network effects, signaling, and specific practice pipelines — but it is not a direct predictor of individual attorney competence for your matter. When using this page to evaluate an attorney who graduated from State University, treat the school as one data point alongside bar status, years of practice, discipline history, practice area alignment, and client references. For students comparing law schools, the alumni-active rate and geographic distribution here reflect outcomes for New York-registered graduates only — consult ABA-required disclosures and the school's own employment reports for complete placement data. The information below is drawn from public bar registration records and is not endorsement, ranking, or evaluation of the school's academic program.

Status Distribution

Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday 2 (50.0%)
Delinquent 1 (25.0%)
Currently registered 1 (25.0%)

Top Cities

BUFFALO, NY 1
Buffalo, NY 1
SPOKANE, WA 1
WASHINGTON, DC 1

Recent Admissions

Class of 2002 2 admitted
Class of 1994 1 admitted
Class of 1993 1 admitted

Alumni Directory

Name Status
Laura Wutz Colca Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Deborah Karet Gordon Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Nicole B. Palmerton Delinquent
Preston Lee Zarlock Currently registered

Frequently Asked Questions

How many attorneys graduated from State University?

4 attorneys registered with the New York State Bar graduated from State University. Of these, 0 (0.0%) are currently registered and active.

Where do State University graduates practice?

The most common practice location for State University graduates is Buffalo, NY, with 1 attorneys. Alumni practice across 4 cities.

What is the bar status rate for State University alumni?

Of 4 alumni, 0.0% are currently registered and active with the New York State Bar. The remaining 100.0% have other statuses including retired, suspended, or voluntarily resigned.

How many attorneys were admitted from State University recently?

In 2002, 2 attorneys from State University were admitted to the New York State Bar.

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Disclaimer: This data is sourced from public state bar registration records. PlainAttorney does not provide legal advice or endorsements. Always verify attorney credentials directly with the relevant state bar.

Source: NY Office of Court Administration via data.ny.gov — attorney registration dataset.

Verification: NY Courts Attorney Registration Search.