New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Ellen Leve
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2015, registered office in Topeka, KS. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2015
- Admitted
- 11
- Years in bar
- 5329842
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2015, Karen Ellen Leve has built 11 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 11 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 76%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Seton Hall University School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5329842 on the New York register belongs to Karen Ellen Leve, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kansas State Board Of Indigents; Defense Services, located in Topeka, KS, ZIP 66603. Educational background: Seton Hall University School of Law (2,864 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Karen Ellen Leve is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
11 years into an active New York practice since a 2015 admission, Karen Ellen Leve sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
11 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
11 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Karen compares to fellow Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Among the 2,455 Seton Hall University School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Karen Ellen Leve is longer-tenured than 37% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
11 years vs. Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 2,455 NY-registered alumni of this school
11 Top 63% higher than 37% of 2,455 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
Seton Hall University School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of Seton Hall University School Of Law's 2,864 alumni in the New York register, 80.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Seton Hall University School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 2015 admission class today
Of the 8,867 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2015, 90.7% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5329842
- Year Admitted
- 2015 (11 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kansas State Board Of Indigents; Defense Services
- City
- Topeka, KS
- ZIP Code
- 66603
- Phone
- (785) 296-5804
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Ellen Leve'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 Karen Leve licensed?
Karen Leve is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Ellen Leve admitted to the bar?
Karen Ellen Leve has been on the New York bar register since 2015.
Where did Karen Ellen Leve go to law school?
Karen Ellen Leve attended Seton Hall University School of Law.
What company does Karen Ellen Leve work for?
Karen Ellen Leve is associated with Kansas State Board Of Indigents; Defense Services in Topeka, KS.
Is Karen Ellen Leve in good standing?
Yes, Karen Ellen Leve holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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