New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Ellen Kay Van Dyke
Catholic University, Columbus School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Danbury, CT. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2325884
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Ellen Kay Van Dyke ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #27 of 120
- by tenure in Danbury office peers
- Law school
- Catholic University, Columbus School Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2325884 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Ellen Kay Van Dyke, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Vandyke Bell Law Firm, LLC, located in Danbury, CT, ZIP 06811. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW (9 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Ellen Kay Van Dyke still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Ellen Kay Van Dyke's 36 years since admission in 1990.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Danbury, CT office peers
Ellen Kay Van Dyke is toward the newer end of Danbury, CT's NY register cohort: #27 of 120 by years since admission. See the Danbury attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #27
- City cohort
- 120
- Local percentile
- 22nd
- Admitted
- 1990
Nearest tenure peers in Danbury
- Douglas Mead Breakstone admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Valerie Beth Calistro admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Hillel Goldman admitted 1990 · 36 yr
- Carl David Lucchino admitted 1990 · 36 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2325884
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Vandyke Bell Law Firm, LLC
- City
- Danbury, CT
- ZIP Code
- 06811
- Phone
- (203) 885-1100
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Ellen Kay Van Dyke's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in 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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Ellen Van Dyke licensed?
Ellen Van Dyke is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Ellen Kay Van Dyke admitted to the bar?
Ellen Kay Van Dyke's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Ellen Kay Van Dyke go to law school?
Ellen Kay Van Dyke attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY, COLUMBUS SCHOOL OF LAW.
What company does Ellen Kay Van Dyke work for?
Ellen Kay Van Dyke is associated with Vandyke Bell Law Firm, LLC in Danbury, CT.
Is Ellen Kay Van Dyke in good standing?
Yes, Ellen Kay Van Dyke holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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