New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Benjamin D. Pelton
George Mason University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Arlington, VA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1943521
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Benjamin D. Pelton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 42 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- George Mason University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Benjamin D. Pelton is registered as bar number 1943521 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Benjamin Dean Pelton Esq, located in Arlington, VA, ZIP 22201. Educational background: GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (124 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Benjamin compares to fellow George Mason University alumni
Among the 102 George Mason University graduates in the New York register, Benjamin D. Pelton is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. George Mason University alumni
Years since admission - 102 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 102 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
George Mason University's active-bar rate
Of George Mason University's 124 alumni in the New York register, 68.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
George Mason University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 1943521
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Benjamin Dean Pelton Esq
- City
- Arlington, VA
- ZIP Code
- 22201
- Phone
- (703) 524-0770
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Benjamin D. Pelton's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Benjamin Pelton licensed?
Benjamin Pelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Benjamin D. Pelton admitted to the bar?
Benjamin D. Pelton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Benjamin D. Pelton go to law school?
Benjamin D. Pelton attended GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY.
What company does Benjamin D. Pelton work for?
Benjamin D. Pelton is associated with Benjamin Dean Pelton Esq in Arlington, VA.
Is Benjamin D. Pelton in good standing?
Not currently, Benjamin D. Pelton's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
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