New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Edwin Deane Leonard

Harvard Law School, George Washington Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1957, 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.

1957
Admitted
69
Years in bar
1257963
NY reg #

The record in one line

Edwin Deane Leonard carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1957 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

69 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Harvard Law School, George Washington Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1957
69 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Harvard Law School, George Washington Law School
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1257963
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Edwin Deane Leonard is registered as bar number 1257963 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "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 Davis Polk & Wardwell, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10017. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL.

State context & due diligence

A "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 1957 admission class today

Of the 1,265 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1957, 3.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

-20%0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1957 class 66.2% 3.2% ▼ -95.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1957 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1257963
Year Admitted
1957 (69 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Davis Polk & Wardwell
County
New York
ZIP Code
10017
Phone
(212) 450-4058

Education

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Edwin Deane Leonard's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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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Before you rely on this record

Edwin Deane Leonard carries a "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 Edwin Leonard licensed?

Edwin Leonard is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Edwin Deane Leonard admitted to the bar?

Edwin Deane Leonard's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1957.

Where did Edwin Deane Leonard go to law school?

Edwin Deane Leonard attended HARVARD LAW SCHOOL, GEORGE WASHINGTON LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Edwin Deane Leonard work for?

Edwin Deane Leonard is associated with Davis Polk & Wardwell in New York, NY.

Is Edwin Deane Leonard in good standing?

No, Edwin Deane Leonard carries a "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.