New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joanne Wheeler Young
Georgetown Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1975, registered office in Washington, DC. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1975
- Admitted
- 51
- Years in bar
- 2417137
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joanne Wheeler Young has spent 51 years on the register since admission in 1975, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 51 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Georgetown Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joanne Wheeler Young has carried New York bar registration 2417137 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kirstein & Young PLLC, located in Washington, DC, ZIP 20006. Educational background: GEORGETOWN UNIV (235 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 51 years, Joanne Wheeler Young has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Joanne Wheeler Young's 51 years since a 1975 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
51 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
51 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Joanne compares to fellow Georgetown Univ alumni
Among the 209 Georgetown Univ graduates in the New York register, Joanne Wheeler Young is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
51 years vs. Georgetown Univ alumni
Years since admission - 209 NY-registered alumni of this school
51 Top 11% higher than 89% of 209 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Georgetown Univ's active-bar rate
Of Georgetown Univ's 235 alumni in the New York register, 50.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Georgetown Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1975 admission class today
Of the 3,195 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1975, 47.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2417137
- Year Admitted
- 1975 (51 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kirstein & Young PLLC
- City
- Washington, DC
- ZIP Code
- 20006
- Phone
- (202) 255-3647
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joanne Wheeler Young'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 Joanne Young licensed?
Joanne Young is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joanne Wheeler Young admitted to the bar?
Joanne Wheeler Young's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1975.
Where did Joanne Wheeler Young go to law school?
Joanne Wheeler Young attended GEORGETOWN UNIV.
What company does Joanne Wheeler Young work for?
Joanne Wheeler Young is associated with Kirstein & Young PLLC in Washington, DC.
Is Joanne Wheeler Young in good standing?
Yes, Joanne Wheeler Young holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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