New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Betselot Alemu Zeleke

Howard University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2013, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2013
Admitted
13
Years in bar
5127501
NY reg #

The record in one line

Betselot Alemu Zeleke appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2013 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

13 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Howard University School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2013
13 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Howard University School Of Law
77.5% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
5127501
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Betselot Alemu Zeleke is registered as bar number 5127501 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 Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Howard University School of Law (783 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 Betselot compares to fellow Howard University School Of Law alumni

Among the 686 Howard University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Betselot Alemu Zeleke is longer-tenured than 45% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

13 years vs. Howard University School Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 686 NY-registered alumni of this school

13 Top 55% higher than 45% of 686 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Howard University School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Howard University School Of Law's 783 alumni in the New York register, 77.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%77.5%
Howard University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2013 admission class today

Of the 10,251 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2013, 87.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

60%70%80%90% Statewide, all years2013 class 66.2% 87.8% ▲ +32.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2013 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
5127501
Year Admitted
2013 (13 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Company
Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP
ZIP Code
20004
Phone
(202) 739-5508

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Betselot Alemu Zeleke'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Betselot Alemu Zeleke is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Betselot Zeleke licensed?

Betselot Zeleke is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Betselot Alemu Zeleke admitted to the bar?

Betselot Alemu Zeleke has been on the New York bar register since 2013.

Where did Betselot Alemu Zeleke go to law school?

Betselot Alemu Zeleke attended Howard University School of Law.

What company does Betselot Alemu Zeleke work for?

Betselot Alemu Zeleke is associated with Morgan Lewis & Bockius LLP in Washington, DC.

Is Betselot Alemu Zeleke in good standing?

Not currently, Betselot Alemu Zeleke's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

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