New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Heather April Southwell

Northeastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Burlington, VT. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2006
Admitted
20
Years in bar
4395679
NY reg #

The record in one line

Heather April Southwell appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 2006 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

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

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
2006
20 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Northeastern University
66.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4395679
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Heather April Southwell is registered as bar number 4395679 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 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC, located in Burlington, VT, ZIP 05401. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY (381 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 Heather compares to fellow Northeastern University alumni

Among the 275 Northeastern University graduates in the New York register, Heather April Southwell is longer-tenured than 21% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

20 years vs. Northeastern University alumni

Years since admission - 275 NY-registered alumni of this school

20 Top 79% higher than 21% of 275 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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

Northeastern University's active-bar rate

Of Northeastern University's 381 alumni in the New York register, 66.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Northeastern University alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%66.4%
Northeastern University alumni, active-bar rate

The 2006 admission class today

Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

66%66.5%67%67.5%68% Statewide, all years2006 class 66.2% 67.6% ▲ +2.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2006 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
4395679
Year Admitted
2006 (20 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Apr 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC
ZIP Code
05401
Phone
(802) 863-2375

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Heather April Southwell'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

Heather April Southwell 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 Heather Southwell licensed?

Heather Southwell is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Heather April Southwell admitted to the bar?

Heather April Southwell was admitted to the bar in 2006.

Where did Heather April Southwell go to law school?

Heather April Southwell attended NORTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY.

What company does Heather April Southwell work for?

Heather April Southwell is associated with Downs Rachlin Martin, PLLC in Burlington, VT.

Is Heather April Southwell in good standing?

Not currently, Heather April Southwell'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.