New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Cheryl Nelson
New York University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1998, registered office in Houston, TX. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1998
- Admitted
- 28
- Years in bar
- 2911758
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Cheryl Nelson appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1998 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 28 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Pending-renewal
- current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
- Law school
- New York University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Cheryl Nelson is registered as bar number 2911758 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Cheryl Butler, Esq., located in Houston, TX, ZIP 77021. Educational background: NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
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 Cheryl compares to fellow New York University alumni
Among the 4,467 New York University graduates in the New York register, Cheryl Nelson is longer-tenured than 47% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
28 years vs. New York University alumni
Years since admission - 4,467 NY-registered alumni of this school
28 Top 53% higher than 47% 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 1998 admission class today
Of the 7,302 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1998, 62.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
- Registration Number
- 2911758
- Year Admitted
- 1998 (28 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Cheryl Butler, Esq.
- City
- Houston, TX
- ZIP Code
- 77021
- Phone
- (713) 828-3958
Education
NEW YORK UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Cheryl Nelson'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
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 Cheryl Nelson licensed?
Cheryl Nelson is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Cheryl Nelson admitted to the bar?
Cheryl Nelson's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1998.
Where did Cheryl Nelson go to law school?
Cheryl Nelson attended NEW YORK UNIVERSITY.
What company does Cheryl Nelson work for?
Cheryl Nelson is associated with Cheryl Butler, Esq. in Houston, TX.
Is Cheryl Nelson in good standing?
Not currently, Cheryl Nelson'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.
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