New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Emily A. Vella
University Of Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Olean, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4097259
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Emily A. Vella has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Buffalo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Emily A. Vella carries New York bar registration 4097259, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
The attorney's registration lists a business address in Olean, NY (Cattaraugus County), ZIP 14760. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO (928 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Emily A. Vella remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Emily A. Vella was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Emily compares to fellow University Of Buffalo alumni
Among the 316 University Of Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Emily A. Vella is longer-tenured than 7% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. University Of Buffalo alumni
Years since admission - 316 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 93% higher than 7% of 316 fellow alumni
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
University Of Buffalo's active-bar rate
Of University Of Buffalo's 928 alumni in the New York register, 37% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
University Of Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4097259
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2027
Location & Contact
- City
- Olean, NY
- County
- Cattaraugus
- ZIP Code
- 14760
- Phone
- (716) 379-6633
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Emily A. Vella'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 Emily Vella licensed?
Emily Vella is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Emily A. Vella admitted to the bar?
Emily A. Vella was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Emily A. Vella go to law school?
Emily A. Vella attended UNIVERSITY OF BUFFALO.
Is Emily A. Vella in good standing?
Yes, Emily A. Vella holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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