New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paul Joseph Mcelroy
Catholic University Of America alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1990. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1990
- Admitted
- 36
- Years in bar
- 2257244
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 36 years on the register since a 1990 admission, Paul Joseph Mcelroy ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 36 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Catholic University Of America
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2257244 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Paul Joseph Mcelroy, 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
No firm or business address is on record, despite 36 years on the register. Educational background: CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA (134 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 36 years on the register, Paul Joseph Mcelroy 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 Paul Joseph Mcelroy's 36 years since admission in 1990. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
36 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
36 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
How Paul compares to fellow Catholic University Of America alumni
Among the 110 Catholic University Of America graduates in the New York register, Paul Joseph Mcelroy is longer-tenured than 88% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
36 years vs. Catholic University Of America alumni
Years since admission - 110 NY-registered alumni of this school
36 Top 12% higher than 88% of 110 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
Catholic University Of America's active-bar rate
Of Catholic University Of America's 134 alumni in the New York register, 69.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
Catholic University Of America alumni, active-bar rate
The 1990 admission class today
Of the 6,112 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1990, 56.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2257244
- Year Admitted
- 1990 (36 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2028
Location & Contact
- Phone
- (301) 910-7257
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paul Joseph Mcelroy'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 Paul Mcelroy licensed?
Paul Mcelroy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paul Joseph Mcelroy admitted to the bar?
Paul Joseph Mcelroy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1990.
Where did Paul Joseph Mcelroy go to law school?
Paul Joseph Mcelroy attended CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF AMERICA.
Is Paul Joseph Mcelroy in good standing?
Yes, Paul Joseph Mcelroy 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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