New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Kellie A. Poynton
University Of Dayton alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Buffalo, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2160836
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Kellie A. Poynton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Dayton
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2160836 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kellie A. Poynton, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Erie County Department Of Social Service - Office Of Counsel, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14202. Educational background: UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON (206 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Kellie A. Poynton still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Kellie A. Poynton's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Kellie compares to fellow University Of Dayton alumni
Among the 150 University Of Dayton graduates in the New York register, Kellie A. Poynton is longer-tenured than 75% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. University Of Dayton alumni
Years since admission - 150 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 25% higher than 75% of 150 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Dayton's active-bar rate
Of University Of Dayton's 206 alumni in the New York register, 68.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Dayton alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2160836
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Erie County Department Of Social Service - Office Of Counsel
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14202
- Phone
- (716) 858-6127
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kellie A. Poynton'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 Kellie Poynton licensed?
Kellie Poynton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kellie A. Poynton admitted to the bar?
Kellie A. Poynton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Kellie A. Poynton go to law school?
Kellie A. Poynton attended UNIVERSITY OF DAYTON.
What company does Kellie A. Poynton work for?
Kellie A. Poynton is associated with Erie County Department Of Social Service - Office Of Counsel in Buffalo, NY.
Is Kellie A. Poynton in good standing?
Yes, Kellie A. Poynton 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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