New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Leonard James Turkel
New York School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2189801
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Leonard James Turkel ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- New York School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2189801 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Leonard James Turkel, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 38 years on the register. Educational background: NEW YORK SCHOOL (10 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Leonard James Turkel 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 Leonard James Turkel's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York School's active-bar rate
Of New York School's 10 alumni in the New York register, 30% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
New York School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2189801
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (917) 623-8004
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Leonard James Turkel'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 Leonard Turkel licensed?
Leonard Turkel is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Leonard James Turkel admitted to the bar?
Leonard James Turkel's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Leonard James Turkel go to law school?
Leonard James Turkel attended NEW YORK SCHOOL.
Is Leonard James Turkel in good standing?
Yes, Leonard James Turkel 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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