New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Nelson Jacob Baker
Yale alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1989. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1989
- Admitted
- 37
- Years in bar
- 2244226
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Nelson Jacob Baker carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1989 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 37 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Yale
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Nelson Jacob Baker is registered as bar number 2244226 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Suspended, delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
No firm or business address is on record, despite 37 years on the register. Educational background: YALE (2,592 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
A "Suspended, delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.
How Nelson compares to fellow Yale alumni
Among the 1,101 Yale graduates in the New York register, Nelson Jacob Baker is longer-tenured than 86% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
37 years vs. Yale alumni
Years since admission - 1,101 NY-registered alumni of this school
37 Top 14% higher than 86% of 1,101 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
Yale's active-bar rate
Of Yale's 2,592 alumni in the New York register, 49.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Yale alumni, active-bar rate
The 1989 admission class today
Of the 6,247 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1989, 70.8% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 2244226
- Year Admitted
- 1989 (37 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Apr 2027
Location & Contact
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Nelson Jacob Baker's current status, "Suspended, delinquent", places this record outside 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.
Verify This Attorney
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Nelson Jacob Baker carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Nelson Baker licensed?
Nelson Baker is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Nelson Jacob Baker admitted to the bar?
Nelson Jacob Baker's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1989.
Where did Nelson Jacob Baker go to law school?
Nelson Jacob Baker attended YALE.
Is Nelson Jacob Baker in good standing?
No, Nelson Jacob Baker carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
Read our methodology - how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.