New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kelly Jean Clifford
Albany Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990, registered office in Los Angeles, CA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2347193
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Kelly Jean Clifford ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2347193 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kelly Jean Clifford, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Tafapolsky & Smith LLP, located in Los Angeles, CA, ZIP 90013. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Albany Law School (8,705 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Kelly Jean Clifford 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 Kelly Jean Clifford's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 Top 21% higher than 79% 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 Kelly compares to fellow Albany Law School alumni
Among the 4,211 Albany Law School graduates in the New York register, Kelly Jean Clifford is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Albany Law School alumni
Years since admission - 4,211 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 1% higher than 99% of 4,211 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
Albany Law School's active-bar rate
Of Albany Law School's 8,705 alumni in the New York register, 72.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Albany Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2347193
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Tafapolsky & Smith LLP
- City
- Los Angeles, CA
- ZIP Code
- 90013
- Phone
- (213) 624-7500
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Jean Clifford'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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Kelly Jean Clifford'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 Kelly Clifford licensed?
Kelly Clifford is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Jean Clifford admitted to the bar?
Kelly Jean Clifford's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Kelly Jean Clifford go to law school?
Kelly Jean Clifford attended Albany Law School.
What company does Kelly Jean Clifford work for?
Kelly Jean Clifford is associated with Tafapolsky & Smith LLP in Los Angeles, CA.
Is Kelly Jean Clifford in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Jean Clifford 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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