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
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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1977
49 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
New York University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1231745
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

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

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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

This attorney 5 40 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

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.

45%50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1977 class 66.2% 51.3% ▼ -22.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1977 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1231745
Year Admitted
1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jun 2026

Location & Contact

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".

Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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

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").

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