New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Janis Marie Shelton

Howard Univ School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1984
Admitted
42
Years in bar
2198380
NY reg #

The record in one line

Janis Marie Shelton appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Resigned", on record since 1984 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

42 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Resigned
current bar status: "Resigned"
Law school
Howard Univ School Of Law

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Resigned
resigned
Year admitted
1984
42 years
Law school
Howard Univ School Of Law
Registration
2198380
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Janis Marie Shelton is registered as bar number 2198380 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Resigned", a voluntary resignation, not necessarily discipline, verify specifics with the bar. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 42 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOWARD UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW.

State context & due diligence

A "Resigned" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

The 1984 admission class today

Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1984 class 67.2% 54.8% ▼ -18.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1984 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Resigned
Registration Number
2198380
Year Admitted
1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2

Location & Contact

Education

HOWARD UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Janis Marie Shelton's current status, "Resigned", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Janis Marie Shelton with the closest admission year to 1984. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Janis Marie Shelton is currently listed as "Resigned", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Janis Shelton licensed?

Janis Shelton is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Janis Marie Shelton admitted to the bar?

Janis Marie Shelton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.

Where did Janis Marie Shelton go to law school?

Janis Marie Shelton attended HOWARD UNIV SCHOOL OF LAW.

Is Janis Marie Shelton in good standing?

Not currently, Janis Marie Shelton's listed status is "Resigned", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Cite this page & disclosure

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.