New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Karlene Lynn Cieslik
Nova South Eastern University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Niagara Falls, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 1931203
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Karlene Lynn Cieslik has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #18 of 119
- by tenure in Niagara Falls office peers
- Law school
- Nova South Eastern University
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Karlene Lynn Cieslik has carried New York bar registration 1931203 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Karlene Lynn Cieslik Esq, located in Niagara Falls, NY (Niagara County), ZIP 14304. Educational background: NOVA SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Karlene Lynn Cieslik 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
Karlene Lynn Cieslik's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Niagara Falls, NY office peers
Karlene Lynn Cieslik is toward the newer end of Niagara Falls, NY's NY register cohort: #18 of 119 by years since admission. See the Niagara Falls attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #18
- City cohort
- 119
- Local percentile
- 14th
- Admitted
- 1984
Nearest tenure peers in Niagara Falls
- Timothy Gerard Bax admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Frank Caruso admitted 1983 · 43 yr
- Kathleen Elizabeth Gaines admitted 1985 · 41 yr
- Thomas Michael O'Donnell admitted 1983 · 43 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 54.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1931203
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Nov 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Karlene Lynn Cieslik Esq
- City
- Niagara Falls, NY
- County
- Niagara
- ZIP Code
- 14304
- Phone
- (716) 692-0341
Education
NOVA SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Karlene Lynn Cieslik's current status, "Currently registered", places this attorney in the 67.2% of the 432,625-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 Karlene Cieslik licensed?
Karlene Cieslik is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Karlene Lynn Cieslik admitted to the bar?
Karlene Lynn Cieslik's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Karlene Lynn Cieslik go to law school?
Karlene Lynn Cieslik attended NOVA SOUTH EASTERN UNIVERSITY.
What company does Karlene Lynn Cieslik work for?
Karlene Lynn Cieslik is associated with Karlene Lynn Cieslik Esq in Niagara Falls, NY.
Is Karlene Lynn Cieslik in good standing?
Yes, Karlene Lynn Cieslik holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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