New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3

Kelly Elizabeth Towns

Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2012, registered office in Rochester, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

2012
Admitted
14
Years in bar
4997359
NY reg #

The record in one line

Admitted in 2012, Kelly Elizabeth Towns has built 14 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 24% of the state's currently-active attorneys.

14 yrs
in active practice since admission
Active
current bar status: "Currently registered"
Top 76%
by tenure among active NY attorneys
Law school
Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Currently registered
active
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
2012
14 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law
83.8% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
4997359
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Bar number 4997359 on the New York register belongs to Kelly Elizabeth Towns, currently in active 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 Legal Assistance Of Western New York, located in Rochester, NY (Monroe County), ZIP 14614. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: PA STATE UNIVERSITY DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW (142 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

Kelly Elizabeth Towns is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.

Experience vs. the active New York bar

14 years into an active New York practice since a 2012 admission, Kelly Elizabeth Towns sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.

14 years on the New York bar

Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys

14 Top 76% higher than 24% of 284,296 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 · May 2026

Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law's active-bar rate

Of Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law's 142 alumni in the New York register, 83.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%83.8%
Pa State University Dickinson School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

The 2012 admission class today

Of the 9,632 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2012, 69.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.

64%66%68%70% Statewide, all years2012 class 66.2% 69.6% ▲ +5.1%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 2012 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Currently registered
Registration Number
4997359
Year Admitted
2012 (14 yrs · mid-career)
Judicial Department
3
Next Registration
Apr 2028

Location & Contact

Company
Legal Assistance Of Western New York
County
Monroe
ZIP Code
14614
Phone
(585) 504-2660

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Kelly Elizabeth Towns'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
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is in this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Kelly Elizabeth Towns'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 Towns licensed?

Kelly Towns is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Kelly Elizabeth Towns admitted to the bar?

Kelly Elizabeth Towns has been on the New York bar register since 2012.

Where did Kelly Elizabeth Towns go to law school?

Kelly Elizabeth Towns attended PA STATE UNIVERSITY DICKINSON SCHOOL OF LAW.

What company does Kelly Elizabeth Towns work for?

Kelly Elizabeth Towns is associated with Legal Assistance Of Western New York in Rochester, NY.

Is Kelly Elizabeth Towns in good standing?

Yes, Kelly Elizabeth Towns holds active bar status ("Currently registered").

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.