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
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
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
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.
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
- City
- Burlington, VT
- ZIP Code
- 05401
- Phone
- (802) 863-2375
Education
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
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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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.
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