New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Daniel Joseph Ashley

Fordham University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1962, registered office in Westport, CT. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1962
Admitted
64
Years in bar
1182880
NY reg #

The record in one line

Daniel Joseph Ashley has spent 64 years on the register since admission in 1962, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

64 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Fordham University

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1962
64 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Fordham University
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1182880
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Daniel Joseph Ashley has carried New York bar registration 1182880 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Daniel J. Ashley, Esq., located in Westport, CT, ZIP 06880. Educational background: FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 64 years, Daniel Joseph Ashley has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

Daniel Joseph Ashley's 64 years since a 1962 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

64 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

64 Top 1% higher than 99% 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 Daniel compares to fellow Fordham University alumni

Among the 2,345 Fordham University graduates in the New York register, Daniel Joseph Ashley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

64 years vs. Fordham University alumni

Years since admission - 2,345 NY-registered alumni of this school

64 Top 1% higher than 99% of 2,345 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 1962 admission class today

Of the 1,468 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1962, 14.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1962 class 66.2% 14.4% ▼ -78.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1962 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
1182880
Year Admitted
1962 (64 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Daniel J. Ashley, Esq.
ZIP Code
06880
Phone
(203) 981-0294

Education

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Daniel Joseph Ashley'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
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

Daniel Joseph Ashley'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 Daniel Ashley licensed?

Daniel Ashley is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Daniel Joseph Ashley admitted to the bar?

Daniel Joseph Ashley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1962.

Where did Daniel Joseph Ashley go to law school?

Daniel Joseph Ashley attended FORDHAM UNIVERSITY.

What company does Daniel Joseph Ashley work for?

Daniel Joseph Ashley is associated with Daniel J. Ashley, Esq. in Westport, CT.

Is Daniel Joseph Ashley in good standing?

Yes, Daniel Joseph Ashley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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