New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Edward Scott Shelton
Western New England Col alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in West Hartford, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2796381
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Edward Scott Shelton carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1997 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 29 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- #44 of 93
- by tenure in West Hartford office peers
- Law school
- Western New England Col
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Edward Scott Shelton is registered as bar number 2796381 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 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Shelton & Shelton, LLC, located in West Hartford, CT, ZIP 06110. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COL.
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.
Tenure among West Hartford, CT office peers
Against West Hartford, CT's 93-attorney NY register cohort, Edward Scott Shelton lands at the 46th tenure percentile (rank #44). See the West Hartford attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #44
- City cohort
- 93
- Local percentile
- 46th
- Admitted
- 1997
Nearest tenure peers in West Hartford
- David William Kenna admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Gilbert Mathewson Lombard admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Shellie D. Rosan admitted 1997 · 29 yr
- Alexander Bardocz admitted 1998 · 28 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2796381
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- May 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Shelton & Shelton, LLC
- City
- West Hartford, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06110
- Phone
- (860) 561-2334
Education
WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Edward Scott Shelton's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-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.
Same admission year (1997), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1997 whose listed office city differs from West Hartford, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Edward Scott Shelton: closest NY bar admission year outside CT, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~94 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1997)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Edward Scott Shelton 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 Edward Shelton licensed?
Edward Shelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Edward Scott Shelton admitted to the bar?
Edward Scott Shelton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Edward Scott Shelton go to law school?
Edward Scott Shelton attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND COL.
What company does Edward Scott Shelton work for?
Edward Scott Shelton is associated with Shelton & Shelton, LLC in West Hartford, CT.
Is Edward Scott Shelton in good standing?
No, Edward Scott Shelton carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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