New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Helen L. Wells
State University Of Ny At. Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1977, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1977
- Admitted
- 49
- Years in bar
- 1165109
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Helen L. Wells carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1977 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 49 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Delinquent"
- #334 of 7,282
- by tenure in Brooklyn office peers
- Law school
- State University Of Ny At. Buffalo
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Helen L. Wells is registered as bar number 1165109 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Helen L Wells, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11216. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT. BUFFALO.
State context & due diligence
A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
Tenure among Brooklyn, NY office peers
Helen L. Wells is earlier in the Brooklyn, NY office cohort than most peers: local tenure rank #334 of 7,282 (5th percentile). See the Brooklyn attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #334
- City cohort
- 7,282
- Local percentile
- 5th
- Admitted
- 1977
Nearest tenure peers in Brooklyn
- Irene Bees admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Michael Dennis Benjamin admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Thomas W. Bergdall admitted 1977 · 49 yr
- Jacob Braunstein admitted 1977 · 49 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 September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1977 admission class today
Of the 3,593 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1977, 51.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1165109
- Year Admitted
- 1977 (49 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- May 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Helen L Wells
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11216
Education
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT. BUFFALO
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Helen L. Wells's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Same admission year (1977), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1977 whose listed office city differs from Brooklyn, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Helen L. Wells: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~7,283 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1977)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Helen L. Wells carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Helen Wells licensed?
Helen Wells is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Helen L. Wells admitted to the bar?
Helen L. Wells's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1977.
Where did Helen L. Wells go to law school?
Helen L. Wells attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NY AT. BUFFALO.
What company does Helen L. Wells work for?
Helen L. Wells is associated with Helen L Wells in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Helen L. Wells in good standing?
No, Helen L. Wells carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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