New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Deborah Lee Wheeler
NY-admitted attorney, admitted to the New York bar in 1986, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1986
- Admitted
- 40
- Years in bar
- 2041119
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Deborah Lee Wheeler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 40 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- New York
- registered office, NY
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Deborah Lee Wheeler is registered as bar number 2041119 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sherman & Sterling, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry.
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
The 1986 admission class today
Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2041119
- Year Admitted
- 1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sherman & Sterling
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 837-6494
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Deborah Lee Wheeler's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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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Deborah Lee Wheeler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Deborah Wheeler licensed?
Deborah Wheeler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Deborah Lee Wheeler admitted to the bar?
Deborah Lee Wheeler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.
What company does Deborah Lee Wheeler work for?
Deborah Lee Wheeler is associated with Sherman & Sterling in New York, NY.
Is Deborah Lee Wheeler in good standing?
No, Deborah Lee Wheeler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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