New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Dana Leigh Clelford
Quinnipiac University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2005, registered office in New Canaan, CT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2005
- Admitted
- 21
- Years in bar
- 4302766
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Dana Leigh Clelford has held an active New York bar license for 21 years - admitted in 2005, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 21 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Quinnipiac University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Dana Leigh Clelford carries New York bar registration 4302766, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Clelford Legal Consulting, LLC, located in New Canaan, CT, ZIP 06840. Educational background: QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY (221 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Dana Leigh Clelford remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Dana Leigh Clelford was admitted in 2005, giving 21 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
21 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
21 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Dana compares to fellow Quinnipiac University alumni
Among the 221 Quinnipiac University graduates in the New York register, Dana Leigh Clelford is longer-tenured than 24% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
21 years vs. Quinnipiac University alumni
Years since admission - 221 NY-registered alumni of this school
21 Top 76% higher than 24% of 221 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
Quinnipiac University's active-bar rate
Of Quinnipiac University's 221 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Quinnipiac University alumni, active-bar rate
The 2005 admission class today
Of the 8,525 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2005, 82.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4302766
- Year Admitted
- 2005 (21 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Clelford Legal Consulting, LLC
- City
- New Canaan, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06840
- Phone
- (203) 520-4557
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Dana Leigh Clelford'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 Dana Clelford licensed?
Dana Clelford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Dana Leigh Clelford admitted to the bar?
Dana Leigh Clelford was admitted to the bar in 2005.
Where did Dana Leigh Clelford go to law school?
Dana Leigh Clelford attended QUINNIPIAC UNIVERSITY.
What company does Dana Leigh Clelford work for?
Dana Leigh Clelford is associated with Clelford Legal Consulting, LLC in New Canaan, CT.
Is Dana Leigh Clelford in good standing?
Yes, Dana Leigh Clelford holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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