New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Debra Lynn Kessler
Univ Penn alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in New York, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2734440
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Debra Lynn Kessler carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1996 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 30 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Univ Penn
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Debra Lynn Kessler is registered as bar number 2734440 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Satterlee Stephens & Burke Buke LLP, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10169. Educational background: UNIV PENN (3 registered alumni).
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.
Univ Penn's active-bar rate
Of Univ Penn's 3 alumni in the New York register, 66.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Univ Penn alumni, active-bar rate
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2734440
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Mar 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Satterlee Stephens & Burke Buke LLP
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10169
- Phone
- (212) 818-9200
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Debra Lynn Kessler'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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Debra Lynn Kessler 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 Debra Kessler licensed?
Debra Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Debra Lynn Kessler admitted to the bar?
Debra Lynn Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Debra Lynn Kessler go to law school?
Debra Lynn Kessler attended UNIV PENN.
What company does Debra Lynn Kessler work for?
Debra Lynn Kessler is associated with Satterlee Stephens & Burke Buke LLP in New York, NY.
Is Debra Lynn Kessler in good standing?
No, Debra Lynn Kessler 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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