New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cheryl D. Fells
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in New York, NY. Status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration registry.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1231745
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 49 years on the register since a 1977 admission, Cheryl D. Fells ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 92% of the currently-active bar.
- 49 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York University
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cheryl D. Fells is registered as bar number 1231745 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Currently registered", authorized to practice and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10019. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Cheryl D. Fells sits within the New York bar's active cohort, see the full statewide status breakdown below for how that cohort compares to the rest of the register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Cheryl D. Fells's 49 years since admission in 1977. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
49 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
49 Top 8% higher than 92% 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 Cheryl compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Cheryl D. Fells is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
49 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
49 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,467 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
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1231745
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10019
- Phone
- (561) 905-0561
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Bar status reference for the 429,620 attorneys registered in this jurisdiction. Cheryl D. Fells's current status is "Currently registered".
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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Cheryl D. Fells's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Cheryl Fells licensed?
Cheryl Fells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl D. Fells admitted to the bar?
Cheryl D. Fells's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Cheryl D. Fells go to law school?
Cheryl D. Fells attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
Is Cheryl D. Fells in good standing?
Yes, Cheryl D. Fells holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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