New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Paula Velona Duffy
St. John'S University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1984, registered office in Palm Springs, CA. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1984
- Admitted
- 42
- Years in bar
- 2494292
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Paula Velona Duffy has spent 42 years on the register since admission in 1984, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 86% tenure percentile.
- 42 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 14%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- St. John'S University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Paula Velona Duffy has carried New York bar registration 2494292 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Paula V. Duffy, located in Palm Springs, CA, ZIP 92264. Educational background: ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY (2,159 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 42 years, Paula Velona Duffy 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
Paula Velona Duffy's 42 years since a 1984 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
42 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
42 Top 14% higher than 86% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Paula compares to fellow St. John'S University alumni
Among the 1,086 St. John'S University graduates in the New York register, Paula Velona Duffy is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
42 years vs. St. John'S University alumni
Years since admission - 1,086 NY-registered alumni of this school
42 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,086 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
St. John'S University's active-bar rate
Of St. John'S University's 2,159 alumni in the New York register, 73% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
St. John'S University alumni, active-bar rate
The 1984 admission class today
Of the 5,952 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1984, 55.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2494292
- Year Admitted
- 1984 (42 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Paula V. Duffy
- City
- Palm Springs, CA
- ZIP Code
- 92264
- Phone
- (310) 614-8904
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Paula Velona Duffy'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 Paula Duffy licensed?
Paula Duffy is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Paula Velona Duffy admitted to the bar?
Paula Velona Duffy's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1984.
Where did Paula Velona Duffy go to law school?
Paula Velona Duffy attended ST. JOHN'S UNIVERSITY.
What company does Paula Velona Duffy work for?
Paula Velona Duffy is associated with Paula V. Duffy in Palm Springs, CA.
Is Paula Velona Duffy in good standing?
Yes, Paula Velona Duffy holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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