New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Joel Skillman Friley
Dalhousie Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in San Francisco, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2207116
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Joel Skillman Friley ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Dalhousie Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2207116 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Joel Skillman Friley, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Joel S. Friley, located in San Francisco, CA, ZIP 94115. Educational background: DALHOUSIE LAW.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Joel Skillman Friley 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 Joel Skillman Friley's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2207116
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Joel S. Friley
- City
- San Francisco, CA
- ZIP Code
- 94115
- Phone
- (415) 640-6311
Education
DALHOUSIE LAW
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Skillman Friley'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 Joel Friley licensed?
Joel Friley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Skillman Friley admitted to the bar?
Joel Skillman Friley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Joel Skillman Friley go to law school?
Joel Skillman Friley attended DALHOUSIE LAW.
What company does Joel Skillman Friley work for?
Joel Skillman Friley is associated with Joel S. Friley in San Francisco, CA.
Is Joel Skillman Friley in good standing?
Yes, Joel Skillman Friley holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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