New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Deborah Persis Kelly
American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2016, registered office in Washington, DC. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2016
- Admitted
- 10
- Years in bar
- 5474135
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2016, Deborah Persis Kelly has built 10 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 10 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- American University Washington College Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5474135 on the New York register belongs to Deborah Persis Kelly, currently in active 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 Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20036. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Deborah Persis Kelly is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
10 years into an active New York practice since a 2016 admission, Deborah Persis Kelly sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
10 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
10 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Deborah compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Deborah Persis Kelly is longer-tenured than 36% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
10 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school
10 Top 64% higher than 36% of 998 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2016 admission class today
Of the 8,420 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2016, 72.1% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5474135
- Year Admitted
- 2016 (10 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20036
- Phone
- (202) 585-6500
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah Persis 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 Deborah Kelly licensed?
Deborah Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah Persis Kelly admitted to the bar?
Deborah Persis Kelly has been on the New York bar register since 2016.
Where did Deborah Persis Kelly go to law school?
Deborah Persis Kelly attended American University Washington College of Law.
What company does Deborah Persis Kelly work for?
Deborah Persis Kelly is associated with Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP in Washington, DC.
Is Deborah Persis Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Deborah Persis 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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