New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1

Ellen F. Distelheim

University Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1986. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1986
Admitted
40
Years in bar
2081594
NY reg #

The record in one line

Ellen F. Distelheim carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1986 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

40 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Suspended, due to reregister"
Law school
University Virginia

Data updated September 2026

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Bar status
Suspended, due to reregister
suspended
Year admitted
1986
40 years
Law school
University Virginia
Registration
2081594
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Ellen F. Distelheim is registered as bar number 2081594 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, due to reregister", 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

Even after 40 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA.

State context & due diligence

A "Suspended, due to reregister" 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 1986 admission class today

Of the 6,111 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1986, 57.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1986 class 67.2% 57.1% ▼ -15.0%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1986 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Suspended, due to reregister
Registration Number
2081594
Year Admitted
1986 (40 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
1
Next Registration
Jan 2026

Location & Contact

Education

UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Ellen F. Distelheim's current status, "Suspended, due to reregister", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Ellen F. Distelheim with the closest admission year to 1986. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Ellen F. Distelheim carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ellen Distelheim licensed?

Ellen Distelheim is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Ellen F. Distelheim admitted to the bar?

Ellen F. Distelheim's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1986.

Where did Ellen F. Distelheim go to law school?

Ellen F. Distelheim attended UNIVERSITY VIRGINIA.

Is Ellen F. Distelheim in good standing?

No, Ellen F. Distelheim carries a "Suspended, due to reregister" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.