New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Jeltje Dejong

Vermont alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in Smithtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1982
Admitted
44
Years in bar
2054047
NY reg #

The record in one line

Jeltje Dejong carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

44 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
Law school
Vermont

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1982
44 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Vermont
62.4% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2054047
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Jeltje Dejong is registered as bar number 2054047 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 Devitt Spellman Barrett, located in Smithtown, NY (Suffolk County), ZIP 11787. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: VERMONT (213 registered alumni).

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.

How Jeltje compares to fellow Vermont alumni

Among the 190 Vermont graduates in the New York register, Jeltje Dejong is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

44 years vs. Vermont alumni

Years since admission - 190 NY-registered alumni of this school

44 Top 25% higher than 75% of 190 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 50 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

Vermont's active-bar rate

Of Vermont's 213 alumni in the New York register, 62.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Vermont alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%62.4%
Vermont alumni, active-bar rate

The 1982 admission class today

Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

50%55%60%65%70% Statewide, all years1982 class 66.2% 53.3% ▼ -19.5%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1982 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
2054047
Year Admitted
1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Oct 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Devitt Spellman Barrett
County
Suffolk
ZIP Code
11787
Phone
(631) 724-8833

Education

VERMONT

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Jeltje Dejong's current status, "Delinquent", 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

Jeltje Dejong 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 Jeltje Dejong licensed?

Jeltje Dejong is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Jeltje Dejong admitted to the bar?

Jeltje Dejong's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.

Where did Jeltje Dejong go to law school?

Jeltje Dejong attended VERMONT.

What company does Jeltje Dejong work for?

Jeltje Dejong is associated with Devitt Spellman Barrett in Smithtown, NY.

Is Jeltje Dejong in good standing?

No, Jeltje Dejong carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

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