New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Howard Dexter Lee
Southern Univ Law Center alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1996, registered office in Brooklyn, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1996
- Admitted
- 30
- Years in bar
- 2717858
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 30 years on the register since a 1996 admission, Howard Dexter Lee ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 30 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Southern Univ Law Center
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2717858 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Howard Dexter Lee, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Howard D. Lee, Esq, located in Brooklyn, NY (Kings County), ZIP 11201. Educational background: SOUTHERN UNIV LAW CENTER.
State context & due diligence
After 30 years on the register, Howard Dexter Lee 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 Howard Dexter Lee's 30 years since admission in 1996. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
30 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
30 Top 29% higher than 71% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1996 admission class today
Of the 6,887 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1996, 62.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2717858
- Year Admitted
- 1996 (30 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Howard D. Lee, Esq
- City
- Brooklyn, NY
- County
- Kings
- ZIP Code
- 11201
- Phone
- (718) 928-8763
Education
SOUTHERN UNIV LAW CENTER
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Howard Dexter Lee'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 Howard Lee licensed?
Howard Lee is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Howard Dexter Lee admitted to the bar?
Howard Dexter Lee's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1996.
Where did Howard Dexter Lee go to law school?
Howard Dexter Lee attended SOUTHERN UNIV LAW CENTER.
What company does Howard Dexter Lee work for?
Howard Dexter Lee is associated with Howard D. Lee, Esq in Brooklyn, NY.
Is Howard Dexter Lee in good standing?
Yes, Howard Dexter Lee holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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