New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Carlton Edward Wessel
Boston College Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5534037
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Carlton Edward Wessel has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Boston College Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5534037 on the New York register belongs to Carlton Edward Wessel, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Dla Piper LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20004. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Boston College Law School (2,021 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Carlton Edward Wessel is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Carlton Edward Wessel sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Carlton compares to fellow Boston College Law School alumni
Among the 1,575 Boston College Law School graduates in the New York register, Carlton Edward Wessel is longer-tenured than 22% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
9 years vs. Boston College Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,575 NY-registered alumni of this school
9 Top 78% higher than 22% of 1,575 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Boston College Law School's active-bar rate
Of Boston College Law School's 2,021 alumni in the New York register, 78.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Boston College Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5534037
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dla Piper LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20004
- Phone
- (202) 799-4720
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Carlton Edward Wessel'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 Carlton Wessel licensed?
Carlton Wessel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Carlton Edward Wessel admitted to the bar?
Carlton Edward Wessel has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Carlton Edward Wessel go to law school?
Carlton Edward Wessel attended Boston College Law School.
What company does Carlton Edward Wessel work for?
Carlton Edward Wessel is associated with Dla Piper LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Carlton Edward Wessel in good standing?
Yes, Carlton Edward Wessel holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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