New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
David A. Kelly
Syracuse University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Wakefield, 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
- 1901495
- NY reg #
The record in one line
David A. Kelly 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
- Syracuse University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
David A. Kelly has carried New York bar registration 1901495 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Attorney At Law, located in Wakefield, MA, ZIP 01880. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY (2,796 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, David A. Kelly 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. Kelly'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 Syracuse University alumni
Among the 1,151 Syracuse University graduates in the New York register, David A. Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. Syracuse University alumni
Years since admission - 1,151 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,151 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Syracuse University's active-bar rate
Of Syracuse University's 2,796 alumni in the New York register, 56.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Syracuse University 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
- 1901495
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Feb 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Attorney At Law
- City
- Wakefield, MA
- ZIP Code
- 01880
- Phone
- (339) 927-6084
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
David A. Kelly'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 Kelly licensed?
David Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was David A. Kelly admitted to the bar?
David A. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did David A. Kelly go to law school?
David A. Kelly attended SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY.
What company does David A. Kelly work for?
David A. Kelly is associated with Attorney At Law in Wakefield, MA.
Is David A. Kelly in good standing?
Yes, David A. Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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