New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4
Patricia L. Fulwiler
Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1985
- Admitted
- 41
- Years in bar
- 2265809
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Patricia L. Fulwiler has spent 41 years on the register since admission in 1985, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 41 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Thomas M. Cooley Law School
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Patricia L. Fulwiler has carried New York bar registration 2265809 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
Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Patricia L. Fulwiler 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
Patricia L. Fulwiler's 41 years since a 1985 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
41 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
41 Top 14% higher than 86% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · August 2026
How Patricia compares to fellow Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Among the 291 Thomas M. Cooley Law School graduates in the New York register, Patricia L. Fulwiler is longer-tenured than 99%.
41 years vs. Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Years since admission - 291 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 291 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 · August 2026
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 70.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2265809
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 4
- Next Registration
- Jul 2027
Location & Contact
Education
THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Patricia L. Fulwiler'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 Thomas M. Cooley Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 1985 .
Same admission year (1985), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 1985 whose listed office city differs from this record, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
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Patricia L. Fulwiler's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Patricia Fulwiler licensed?
Patricia Fulwiler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Patricia L. Fulwiler admitted to the bar?
Patricia L. Fulwiler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Patricia L. Fulwiler go to law school?
Patricia L. Fulwiler attended THOMAS M. COOLEY LAW SCHOOL.
Is Patricia L. Fulwiler in good standing?
Yes, Patricia L. Fulwiler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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