New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Leonard Kessler
Marshall Wythe alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1979, registered office in Westtown, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1979
- Admitted
- 47
- Years in bar
- 1777846
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Leonard Kessler has spent 47 years on the register since admission in 1979, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 92% tenure percentile.
- 47 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 8%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Marshall Wythe
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Leonard Kessler has carried New York bar registration 1777846 for the better part of a career, still active and in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kessler Law Offices, located in Westtown, NY (Orange County), ZIP 10998. Educational background: MARSHALL WYTHE (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 47 years, Leonard Kessler 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
Leonard Kessler's 47 years since a 1979 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
47 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
47 Top 8% higher than 92% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Marshall Wythe's active-bar rate
Of Marshall Wythe's 10 alumni in the New York register, 70% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 1979 admission class today
Of the 3,974 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1979, 53.9% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1777846
- Year Admitted
- 1979 (47 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Dec 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kessler Law Offices
- City
- Westtown, NY
- County
- Orange
- ZIP Code
- 10998
- Phone
- (845) 355-2020
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leonard Kessler'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.
Near-tenure Marshall Wythe alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1979 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (1979), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1979 whose listed office city differs from Westtown, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Out-of-state NY bar peers for Leonard Kessler with the closest admission year to 1979. Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~1979)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Leonard Kessler licensed?
Leonard Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leonard Kessler admitted to the bar?
Leonard Kessler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1979.
Where did Leonard Kessler go to law school?
Leonard Kessler attended MARSHALL WYTHE.
What company does Leonard Kessler work for?
Leonard Kessler is associated with Kessler Law Offices in Westtown, NY.
Is Leonard Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Leonard Kessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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