New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Lee Byron Shelton
Franklin Pierce alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1997, registered office in Tarrytown, NY. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1997
- Admitted
- 29
- Years in bar
- 2838506
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 29 years on the register since a 1997 admission, Lee Byron Shelton ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 61% of the currently-active bar.
- 29 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 39%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Franklin Pierce
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2838506 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Lee Byron Shelton, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 The Shelton Law Firm, located in Tarrytown, NY (Westchester County), ZIP 10591. Educational background: FRANKLIN PIERCE (104 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 29 years on the register, Lee Byron Shelton 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 Lee Byron Shelton's 29 years since admission in 1997. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
29 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
29 Top 39% higher than 61% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Lee compares to fellow Franklin Pierce alumni
Among the 101 Franklin Pierce graduates in the New York register, Lee Byron Shelton is longer-tenured than 31% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
29 years vs. Franklin Pierce alumni
Years since admission - 101 NY-registered alumni of this school
29 Top 69% higher than 31% of 101 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
Franklin Pierce's active-bar rate
Of Franklin Pierce's 104 alumni in the New York register, 61.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Franklin Pierce alumni, active-bar rate
The 1997 admission class today
Of the 7,065 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1997, 78.5% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2838506
- Year Admitted
- 1997 (29 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- The Shelton Law Firm
- City
- Tarrytown, NY
- County
- Westchester
- ZIP Code
- 10591
- Phone
- (914) 777-2013
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Lee Byron Shelton'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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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Lee Shelton licensed?
Lee Shelton is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Lee Byron Shelton admitted to the bar?
Lee Byron Shelton's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1997.
Where did Lee Byron Shelton go to law school?
Lee Byron Shelton attended FRANKLIN PIERCE.
What company does Lee Byron Shelton work for?
Lee Byron Shelton is associated with The Shelton Law Firm in Tarrytown, NY.
Is Lee Byron Shelton in good standing?
Yes, Lee Byron Shelton holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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