New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal

State University Of New York At Buffalo alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2002. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2002
Admitted
24
Years in bar
4058921
NY reg #

The record in one line

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal 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
State University Of New York At Buffalo

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Year admitted
2002
24 years
Law school
State University Of New York At Buffalo
75.5% active rate
Registration
4058921
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal carries New York bar registration 4058921, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

No firm or business address is on record for this established practitioner. Educational background: STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO (94 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

With an established practice on record, Kelley J. Dwyer Leal 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

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal was admitted in 2002, giving 24 years on the New York register.

24 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

24 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 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 · August 2026

How Kelley compares to fellow State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni

Among the 86 State University Of New York At Buffalo graduates in the New York register, Kelley J. Dwyer Leal is longer-tenured than 22%.

24 years vs. State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni

Years since admission - 86 NY-registered alumni of this school

24 Top 78% higher than 22% of 86 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 75 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 · August 2026

State University Of New York At Buffalo's active-bar rate

Of State University Of New York At Buffalo's 94 alumni in the New York register, 75.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

0%100%New York avg67%75.5%
State University Of New York At Buffalo alumni, active-bar rate

The 2002 admission class today

Of the 7,981 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2002, 64.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

64%65%66%67%68% Statewide, all years2002 class 67.2% 64.4% ▼ -4.2%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2002 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4058921
Year Admitted
2002 (24 yrs · senior)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Mar 2028

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density

Out-of-state NY bar peers for Kelley J. Dwyer Leal with the closest admission year to 2002. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.

Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.

Before you rely on this record

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal'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 Kelley Dwyer Leal licensed?

Kelley Dwyer Leal is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kelley J. Dwyer Leal admitted to the bar?

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal was admitted to the bar in 2002.

Where did Kelley J. Dwyer Leal go to law school?

Kelley J. Dwyer Leal attended STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO.

Is Kelley J. Dwyer Leal in good standing?

Yes, Kelley J. Dwyer Leal holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

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