New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Donald Cullinan Dowling
Univ Of Chicago alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1969. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1969
- Admitted
- 57
- Years in bar
- 1971522
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Donald Cullinan Dowling appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1969 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.
- 57 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Resigned
- current bar status: "Resigned"
- Law school
- Univ Of Chicago
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Donald Cullinan Dowling is registered as bar number 1971522 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 57 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIV OF CHICAGO (191 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.
How Donald compares to fellow Univ Of Chicago alumni
Among the 143 Univ Of Chicago graduates in the New York register, Donald Cullinan Dowling is longer-tenured than 97% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
57 years vs. Univ Of Chicago alumni
Years since admission - 143 NY-registered alumni of this school
57 Top 3% higher than 97% of 143 fellow alumni
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more fellow alumni. The dashed line + filled bar mark this entry. Hover or tap any bar for its full count, share, and where it sits relative to this entry.
Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Univ Of Chicago's active-bar rate
Of Univ Of Chicago's 191 alumni in the New York register, 46.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Univ Of Chicago alumni, active-bar rate
The 1969 admission class today
Of the 1,864 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1969, 36.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Resigned
- Registration Number
- 1971522
- Year Admitted
- 1969 (57 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Donald Cullinan Dowling's current status, "Resigned", 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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Donald Cullinan Dowling is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Donald Dowling licensed?
Donald Dowling is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Donald Cullinan Dowling admitted to the bar?
Donald Cullinan Dowling's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1969.
Where did Donald Cullinan Dowling go to law school?
Donald Cullinan Dowling attended UNIV OF CHICAGO.
Is Donald Cullinan Dowling in good standing?
Not currently, Donald Cullinan Dowling's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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