New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Kirsten A. Rappleyea
Western New England alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1994, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1994
- Admitted
- 32
- Years in bar
- 2590461
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 32 years on the register since a 1994 admission, Kirsten A. Rappleyea ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 71% of the currently-active bar.
- 32 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 29%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Western New England
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2590461 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Kirsten A. Rappleyea, 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 Dutchess County District Attorney'S Office, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: WESTERN NEW ENGLAND (510 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 32 years on the register, Kirsten A. Rappleyea 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 Kirsten A. Rappleyea's 32 years since admission in 1994. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
32 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
32 Top 29% higher than 71% 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 Kirsten compares to fellow Western New England alumni
Among the 358 Western New England graduates in the New York register, Kirsten A. Rappleyea is longer-tenured than 27% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
32 years vs. Western New England alumni
Years since admission - 358 NY-registered alumni of this school
32 Top 73% higher than 27% of 358 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
Western New England's active-bar rate
Of Western New England's 510 alumni in the New York register, 62.9% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Western New England alumni, active-bar rate
The 1994 admission class today
Of the 6,410 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1994, 61.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2590461
- Year Admitted
- 1994 (32 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Dutchess County District Attorney'S Office
- City
- Poughkeepsie, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12601
- Phone
- (845) 486-2300
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Kirsten A. Rappleyea'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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Kirsten A. Rappleyea'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 Kirsten Rappleyea licensed?
Kirsten Rappleyea is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Kirsten A. Rappleyea admitted to the bar?
Kirsten A. Rappleyea's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1994.
Where did Kirsten A. Rappleyea go to law school?
Kirsten A. Rappleyea attended WESTERN NEW ENGLAND.
What company does Kirsten A. Rappleyea work for?
Kirsten A. Rappleyea is associated with Dutchess County District Attorney'S Office in Poughkeepsie, NY.
Is Kirsten A. Rappleyea in good standing?
Yes, Kirsten A. Rappleyea 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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