New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Paul B. Cleveland
Northwestern Univ alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1982, registered office in New York, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1982
- Admitted
- 44
- Years in bar
- 1775600
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paul B. Cleveland carries a "Suspended, delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1982 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.
- 44 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Suspended
- current bar status: "Suspended, delinquent"
- Law school
- Northwestern Univ
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paul B. Cleveland is registered as bar number 1775600 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 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Sidley & Austin, located in New York, NY (New York County), ZIP 10022. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: NORTHWESTERN UNIV (69 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 Paul compares to fellow Northwestern Univ alumni
Among the 59 Northwestern Univ graduates in the New York register, Paul B. Cleveland is longer-tenured than 59% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
44 years vs. Northwestern Univ alumni
Years since admission - 59 NY-registered alumni of this school
44 Top 41% higher than 59% of 59 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
Northwestern Univ's active-bar rate
Of Northwestern Univ's 69 alumni in the New York register, 50.8% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Northwestern Univ alumni, active-bar rate
The 1982 admission class today
Of the 5,180 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1982, 53.3% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Suspended, delinquent
- Registration Number
- 1775600
- Year Admitted
- 1982 (44 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Sep 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Sidley & Austin
- City
- New York, NY
- County
- New York
- ZIP Code
- 10022
- Phone
- (212) 906-2325
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul B. Cleveland'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.
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Paul B. Cleveland 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 Paul Cleveland licensed?
Paul Cleveland is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul B. Cleveland admitted to the bar?
Paul B. Cleveland's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1982.
Where did Paul B. Cleveland go to law school?
Paul B. Cleveland attended NORTHWESTERN UNIV.
What company does Paul B. Cleveland work for?
Paul B. Cleveland is associated with Sidley & Austin in New York, NY.
Is Paul B. Cleveland in good standing?
No, Paul B. Cleveland 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.
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