New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Karen Eagan Shelton
University Of Houston alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002, registered office in Tyler, TX. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2002
- Admitted
- 24
- Years in bar
- 4065736
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karen Eagan Shelton has held an active New York bar license for 24 years - admitted in 2002, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 24 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Houston
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karen Eagan Shelton carries New York bar registration 4065736, an established, active practitioner in good 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 Karen Shelton, Lone Star Legal Aid, located in Tyler, TX, ZIP 75702. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON (126 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Karen Eagan 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
Karen Eagan Shelton was admitted in 2002, giving 24 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.
24 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
24 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 Karen compares to fellow University Of Houston alumni
Among the 101 University Of Houston graduates in the New York register, Karen Eagan Shelton is longer-tenured than 35% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
24 years vs. University Of Houston alumni
Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school
24 Top 65% higher than 35% of 101 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
University Of Houston's active-bar rate
Of University Of Houston's 126 alumni in the New York register, 67.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Houston alumni, active-bar rate
The 2002 admission class today
Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4065736
- Year Admitted
- 2002 (24 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karen Shelton, Lone Star Legal Aid
- City
- Tyler, TX
- ZIP Code
- 75702
- Phone
- (936) 652-1425
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karen Eagan 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 Karen Shelton licensed?
Karen Shelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karen Eagan Shelton admitted to the bar?
Karen Eagan Shelton was admitted to the bar in 2002.
Where did Karen Eagan Shelton go to law school?
Karen Eagan Shelton attended UNIVERSITY OF HOUSTON.
What company does Karen Eagan Shelton work for?
Karen Eagan Shelton is associated with Karen Shelton, Lone Star Legal Aid in Tyler, TX.
Is Karen Eagan Shelton in good standing?
Yes, Karen Eagan Shelton 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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