New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Candace Lynn Bell
Suny At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1991, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1991
- Admitted
- 35
- Years in bar
- 2418960
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 35 years on the register since a 1991 admission, Candace Lynn Bell ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 35 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suny At Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2418960 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Candace Lynn Bell, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14214. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SUNY AT BUFFALO (2,951 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 35 years on the register, Candace Lynn Bell still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Candace Lynn Bell's 35 years since admission in 1991. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
35 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
35 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Candace compares to fellow Suny At Buffalo alumni
Among the 1,248 Suny At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Candace Lynn Bell is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
35 years vs. Suny At Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 1,248 NY-registered alumni of this school
35 Top 41% higher than 59% of 1,248 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
Suny At Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of Suny At Buffalo's 2,951 alumni in the New York register, 60.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Suny At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 1991 admission class today
Of the 6,456 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1991, 73.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2418960
- Year Admitted
- 1991 (35 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14214
- Phone
- (716) 835-0240
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Candace Lynn Bell'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 Candace Bell licensed?
Candace Bell is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Candace Lynn Bell admitted to the bar?
Candace Lynn Bell's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1991.
Where did Candace Lynn Bell go to law school?
Candace Lynn Bell attended SUNY AT BUFFALO.
What company does Candace Lynn Bell work for?
Candace Lynn Bell is associated with Eckert Seamans Cherin & Mellott, LLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Candace Lynn Bell in good standing?
Yes, Candace Lynn Bell holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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