New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joan Angella Lelma
Norman Manley, (Jamaica) alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Washington, DC. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4512588
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joan Angella Lelma has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Norman Manley, (Jamaica)
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joan Angella Lelma carries New York bar registration 4512588, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Board Of Ethics & Government Accountability (Oog), located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20005. Educational background: NORMAN MANLEY, (JAMAICA).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joan Angella Lelma remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joan Angella Lelma was admitted in 2007, giving 19 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4512588
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Board Of Ethics & Government Accountability (Oog)
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20005
- Phone
- (202) 948-3623
Education
NORMAN MANLEY, (JAMAICA)
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joan Angella Lelma'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 Joan Lelma licensed?
Joan Lelma is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joan Angella Lelma admitted to the bar?
Joan Angella Lelma was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Joan Angella Lelma go to law school?
Joan Angella Lelma attended NORMAN MANLEY, (JAMAICA).
What company does Joan Angella Lelma work for?
Joan Angella Lelma is associated with Board Of Ethics & Government Accountability (Oog) in Washington, DC.
Is Joan Angella Lelma in good standing?
Yes, Joan Angella Lelma holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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