New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kelly Donetta Gardner
Harvard Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2007, registered office in Atlanta, GA. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2007
- Admitted
- 19
- Years in bar
- 4494142
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kelly Donetta Gardner has held an active New York bar license for 19 years - admitted in 2007, longer-tenured than 37% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 19 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 63%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Harvard Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kelly Donetta Gardner carries New York bar registration 4494142, an established, active practitioner in 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 Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30303. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: Harvard Law School (16,595 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kelly Donetta Gardner 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
Kelly Donetta Gardner was admitted in 2007, giving 19 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.
19 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
19 Top 63% higher than 37% 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 Harvard Law School alumni
Among the 8,587 Harvard Law School graduates in the New York register, Kelly Donetta Gardner is longer-tenured than 53% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
19 years vs. Harvard Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,587 NY-registered alumni of this school
19 Top 47% higher than 53% of 8,587 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
Harvard Law School's active-bar rate
Of Harvard Law School's 16,595 alumni in the New York register, 73.6% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Harvard Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 2007 admission class today
Of the 8,913 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2007, 85% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4494142
- Year Admitted
- 2007 (19 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Nov 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30303
- Phone
- (470) 510-5671
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Donetta Gardner'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 Donetta Gardner'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 Gardner licensed?
Kelly Gardner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Donetta Gardner admitted to the bar?
Kelly Donetta Gardner was admitted to the bar in 2007.
Where did Kelly Donetta Gardner go to law school?
Kelly Donetta Gardner attended Harvard Law School.
What company does Kelly Donetta Gardner work for?
Kelly Donetta Gardner is associated with Naacp Legal Defense & Educational Fund in Atlanta, GA.
Is Kelly Donetta Gardner in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Donetta Gardner 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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