New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Ellen Catherine Kelly
University Of Virginia alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1972, registered office in Lake Bluff, IL. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1972
- Admitted
- 54
- Years in bar
- 1205855
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Ellen Catherine Kelly has spent 54 years on the register since admission in 1972, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 54 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Virginia
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Ellen Catherine Kelly has carried New York bar registration 1205855 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Ellen Kelly, Esq, located in Lake Bluff, IL, ZIP 60044. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 54 years, Ellen Catherine Kelly has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Ellen Catherine Kelly's 54 years since a 1972 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
54 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
54 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Ellen compares to fellow University Of Virginia alumni
Among the 1,300 University Of Virginia graduates in the New York register, Ellen Catherine Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
54 years vs. University Of Virginia alumni
Years since admission - 1,300 NY-registered alumni of this school
54 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,300 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1972 admission class today
Of the 1,983 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1972, 41.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1205855
- Year Admitted
- 1972 (54 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Ellen Kelly, Esq
- City
- Lake Bluff, IL
- ZIP Code
- 60044
- Phone
- (847) 295-4649
Education
UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Catherine Kelly's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellen Kelly licensed?
Ellen Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Catherine Kelly admitted to the bar?
Ellen Catherine Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1972.
Where did Ellen Catherine Kelly go to law school?
Ellen Catherine Kelly attended UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA.
What company does Ellen Catherine Kelly work for?
Ellen Catherine Kelly is associated with Ellen Kelly, Esq in Lake Bluff, IL.
Is Ellen Catherine Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Ellen Catherine Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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