New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Elena Villafane

Union University Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Westbury, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
1915719
NY reg #

The record in one line

Elena Villafane appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
Union University Albany

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Union University Albany
49.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1915719
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Elena Villafane is registered as bar number 1915719 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Polin, Prisco & Villafane, located in Westbury, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11590. Educational background: UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY (57 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Elena compares to fellow Union University Albany alumni

Among the 56 Union University Albany graduates in the New York register, Elena Villafane is longer-tenured than 25% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

42 years vs. Union University Albany alumni

Years since admission - 56 NY-registered alumni of this school

42 Top 75% higher than 25% of 56 fellow alumni

This attorney 30 80 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

Union University Albany's active-bar rate

Of Union University Albany's 57 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Union University Albany alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%49.1%
Union University Albany alumni, active-bar rate

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 66.2% 55.4% ▼ -16.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1915719
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Polin, Prisco & Villafane
County
Nassau
ZIP Code
11590
Phone
(516) 671-5300

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Elena Villafane's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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

Elena Villafane is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Elena Villafane licensed?

Elena Villafane is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Elena Villafane admitted to the bar?

Elena Villafane's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Elena Villafane go to law school?

Elena Villafane attended UNION UNIVERSITY ALBANY.

What company does Elena Villafane work for?

Elena Villafane is associated with Polin, Prisco & Villafane in Westbury, NY.

Is Elena Villafane in good standing?

Not currently, Elena Villafane's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", 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.