New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

John A. Kelly

Ny Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1964. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1964
Admitted
62
Years in bar
2033785
NY reg #

The record in one line

John A. Kelly has spent 62 years on the register since admission in 1964, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.

62 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 1%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Ny Law School

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1964
62 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Ny Law School
35% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
2033785
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

John A. Kelly has carried New York bar registration 2033785 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 62 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: NY LAW SCHOOL (203 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Across a career spanning 62 years, John A. Kelly 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

John A. Kelly's 62 years since a 1964 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.

62 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys

This attorney 0 80 every active NY attorney, bucketed by value

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 John compares to fellow Ny Law School alumni

Among the 104 Ny Law School graduates in the New York register, John A. Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

62 years vs. Ny Law School alumni

Years since admission - 104 NY-registered alumni of this school

62 Top 1% higher than 99% of 104 fellow alumni

This attorney 10 55 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

Ny Law School's active-bar rate

Of Ny Law School's 203 alumni in the New York register, 35% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.

Ny Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%35%
Ny Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1964 admission class today

Of the 1,418 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1964, 22.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1964 class 66.2% 22.3% ▼ -66.3%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1964 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
2033785
Year Admitted
1964 (62 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Jan 2028

Location & Contact

Education

NY LAW SCHOOL

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

John A. Kelly'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in 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.

Before you rely on this record

John A. Kelly's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is John Kelly licensed?

John Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was John A. Kelly admitted to the bar?

John A. Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1964.

Where did John A. Kelly go to law school?

John A. Kelly attended NY LAW SCHOOL.

Is John A. Kelly in good standing?

Yes, John A. Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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