New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Kelly Lerner
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Trenton, NJ. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4176194
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Kelly Lerner has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #119 of 395
- by tenure in Trenton office peers
- Law school
- New York Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Kelly Lerner carries New York bar registration 4176194, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under New Jersey State Office Of The Public Defender, located in Trenton, NJ, ZIP 08625. Educational background: New York Law School (15,778 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Kelly Lerner 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 Lerner was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
Tenure among Trenton, NJ office peers
Most of the 395 NY-registered attorneys in Trenton, NJ outrank Kelly Lerner on tenure; this record sits at the 30th local percentile (rank #119). See the Trenton attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #119
- City cohort
- 395
- Local percentile
- 30th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Trenton
- Karen Michelle Bornstein admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Amy Chung admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Lisa Jane Clapp admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Asteris James Fanikos admitted 2003 · 23 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.
How Kelly compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 8,062 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Kelly Lerner is longer-tenured than 71%.
23 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 8,062 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 29% higher than 71% of 8,062 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 · August 2026
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4176194
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Feb 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- New Jersey State Office Of The Public Defender
- City
- Trenton, NJ
- ZIP Code
- 08625
- Phone
- (609) 292-1780
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kelly Lerner'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 Kelly Lerner licensed?
Kelly Lerner is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kelly Lerner admitted to the bar?
Kelly Lerner was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Kelly Lerner go to law school?
Kelly Lerner attended New York Law School.
What company does Kelly Lerner work for?
Kelly Lerner is associated with New Jersey State Office Of The Public Defender in Trenton, NJ.
Is Kelly Lerner in good standing?
Yes, Kelly Lerner holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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