New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Marvin Keith Pettus
Texas S Univ Thurgood Mhl alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in New York, NY. 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
- 2189751
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Marvin Keith Pettus 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
- Texas S Univ Thurgood Mhl
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2189751 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Marvin Keith Pettus, a veteran practitioner still in active good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Pettus & Williams, PLLC, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10279. Educational background: TEXAS S UNIV THURGOOD MHL.
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Marvin Keith Pettus 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 Marvin Keith Pettus'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
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
- 2189751
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jun 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Pettus & Williams, PLLC
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10279
- Phone
- (212) 226-4026
Education
TEXAS S UNIV THURGOOD MHL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Marvin Keith Pettus'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 Marvin Pettus licensed?
Marvin Pettus is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Marvin Keith Pettus admitted to the bar?
Marvin Keith Pettus's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Marvin Keith Pettus go to law school?
Marvin Keith Pettus attended TEXAS S UNIV THURGOOD MHL.
What company does Marvin Keith Pettus work for?
Marvin Keith Pettus is associated with Pettus & Williams, PLLC in New York, NY.
Is Marvin Keith Pettus in good standing?
Yes, Marvin Keith Pettus holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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