New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Albert Joseph Velarde

Univ Of Washington alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989, registered office in Seattle, WA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1989
Admitted
37
Years in bar
2240505
NY reg #

The record in one line

Albert Joseph Velarde carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

37 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
#68 of 944
by tenure in Seattle office peers
Law school
Univ Of Washington

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1989
37 years
Law school
Univ Of Washington
Registration
2240505
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Albert Joseph Velarde is registered as bar number 2240505 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Albert J Velarde Esq, located in Seattle, WA, ZIP 98103. Educational background: UNIV OF WASHINGTON.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, delinquent" 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.

Tenure among Seattle, WA office peers

Most of the 944 NY-registered attorneys in Seattle, WA outrank Albert Joseph Velarde on tenure; this record sits at the 7th local percentile (rank #68). See the Seattle attorney directory .

Local rank
#68
City cohort
944
Local percentile
7th
Admitted
1989

Nearest tenure peers in Seattle

How local rank is computed

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. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.

The 1989 admission class today

Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 73.2% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%68%70%72%74% Statewide, all years1989 class 67.2% 73.2% ▲ +8.9%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1989 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, delinquent
Registration Number
2240505
Year Admitted
1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Nov 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Albert J Velarde Esq
ZIP Code
98103
Phone
(206) 525-3109

Education

UNIV OF WASHINGTON

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Albert Joseph Velarde's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Two non-geo peer axes for Albert Joseph Velarde: closest NY bar admission year outside WA, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~945 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

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Before you rely on this record

Albert Joseph Velarde carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Albert Velarde licensed?

Albert Velarde is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Albert Joseph Velarde admitted to the bar?

Albert Joseph Velarde's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.

Where did Albert Joseph Velarde go to law school?

Albert Joseph Velarde attended UNIV OF WASHINGTON.

What company does Albert Joseph Velarde work for?

Albert Joseph Velarde is associated with Albert J Velarde Esq in Seattle, WA.

Is Albert Joseph Velarde in good standing?

No, Albert Joseph Velarde carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.