New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
David A. Kellem
Suffolk University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Hingham, MA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2156438
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David A. Kellem has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Suffolk University Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David A. Kellem has carried New York bar registration 2156438 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 Kellem Mahoney Family Law And Mediation Group, P.C., located in Hingham, MA, ZIP 02043. Educational background: Suffolk University Law School (1,096 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, David A. Kellem 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
David A. Kellem's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How David compares to fellow Suffolk University Law School alumni
Among the 899 Suffolk University Law School graduates in the New York register, David A. Kellem is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Suffolk University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 899 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 899 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Suffolk University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Suffolk University Law School's 1,096 alumni in the New York register, 79.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Suffolk University Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2156438
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kellem Mahoney Family Law And Mediation Group, P.C.
- City
- Hingham, MA
- ZIP Code
- 02043
- Phone
- (781) 804-1303
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David A. Kellem'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 David Kellem licensed?
David Kellem is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David A. Kellem admitted to the bar?
David A. Kellem's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did David A. Kellem go to law school?
David A. Kellem attended Suffolk University Law School.
What company does David A. Kellem work for?
David A. Kellem is associated with Kellem Mahoney Family Law And Mediation Group, P.C. in Hingham, MA.
Is David A. Kellem in good standing?
Yes, David A. Kellem holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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