New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Joel Alexander Shelton
Benjamin Cardozo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in New York, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4169694
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Joel Alexander Shelton has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Benjamin Cardozo
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Joel Alexander Shelton carries New York bar registration 4169694, 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 Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10020. 3 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: BENJAMIN CARDOZO (380 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Joel Alexander Shelton 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
Joel Alexander Shelton was admitted in 2003, giving 23 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.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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
How Joel compares to fellow Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Among the 267 Benjamin Cardozo graduates in the New York register, Joel Alexander Shelton is longer-tenured than 6% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
23 years vs. Benjamin Cardozo alumni
Years since admission - 267 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 94% higher than 6% of 267 fellow alumni
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
Benjamin Cardozo's active-bar rate
Of Benjamin Cardozo's 380 alumni in the New York register, 59.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Benjamin Cardozo alumni, active-bar rate
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 81% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4169694
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10020
- Phone
- (917) 280-4234
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Joel Alexander Shelton'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 Shelton licensed?
Joel Shelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Joel Alexander Shelton admitted to the bar?
Joel Alexander Shelton was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Joel Alexander Shelton go to law school?
Joel Alexander Shelton attended BENJAMIN CARDOZO.
What company does Joel Alexander Shelton work for?
Joel Alexander Shelton is associated with Bernstein Litowitz Berger & Grossmann in New York, NY.
Is Joel Alexander Shelton in good standing?
Yes, Joel Alexander Shelton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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