New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leon B. Applewhaite
Brooklyn Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1951, registered office in Rockville Centre, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1951
- Admitted
- 75
- Years in bar
- 2774008
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leon B. Applewhaite has spent 75 years on the register since admission in 1951, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 99% tenure percentile.
- 75 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 1%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Brooklyn Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leon B. Applewhaite has carried New York bar registration 2774008 for the better part of a career, still active and 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 Leon B. Applewhaite, located in Rockville Centre, NY (Nassau County), ZIP 11570. Educational background: BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL (18,202 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 75 years, Leon B. Applewhaite has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Leon B. Applewhaite's 75 years since a 1951 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
75 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
75 Top 1% higher than 99% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Leon compares to fellow Brooklyn Law School alumni
Among the 1,197 Brooklyn Law School graduates in the New York register, Leon B. Applewhaite is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
75 years vs. Brooklyn Law School alumni
Years since admission - 1,197 NY-registered alumni of this school
75 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,197 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
Brooklyn Law School's active-bar rate
Of Brooklyn Law School's 18,202 alumni in the New York register, 63.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Brooklyn Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1951 admission class today
Of the 1,275 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1951, 1.1% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2774008
- Year Admitted
- 1951 (75 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Leon B. Applewhaite
- City
- Rockville Centre, NY
- County
- Nassau
- ZIP Code
- 11570
- Phone
- (516) 766-1384
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leon B. Applewhaite'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 Leon Applewhaite licensed?
Leon Applewhaite is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leon B. Applewhaite admitted to the bar?
Leon B. Applewhaite's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1951.
Where did Leon B. Applewhaite go to law school?
Leon B. Applewhaite attended BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL.
What company does Leon B. Applewhaite work for?
Leon B. Applewhaite is associated with Leon B. Applewhaite in Rockville Centre, NY.
Is Leon B. Applewhaite in good standing?
Yes, Leon B. Applewhaite 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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