New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Rudy Velez
New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985, registered office in Bronx, NY. 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
- 2117422
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Rudy Velez 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
- New York Law School
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Rudy Velez has carried New York bar registration 2117422 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 Law Office Of Rudy Velez, located in Bronx, NY (Bronx County), ZIP 10451. Educational background: New York Law School (14,968 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 41 years, Rudy Velez 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
Rudy Velez'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 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Rudy compares to fellow New York Law School alumni
Among the 7,974 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Rudy Velez is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
41 years vs. New York Law School alumni
Years since admission - 7,974 NY-registered alumni of this school
41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 7,974 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
New York Law School's active-bar rate
Of New York Law School's 14,968 alumni in the New York register, 70.2% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate
The 1985 admission class today
Of the 6,046 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1985, 68.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2117422
- Year Admitted
- 1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jan 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Rudy Velez
- City
- Bronx, NY
- County
- Bronx
- ZIP Code
- 10451
- Phone
- (917) 674-0573
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Rudy Velez'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 Rudy Velez licensed?
Rudy Velez is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Rudy Velez admitted to the bar?
Rudy Velez's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.
Where did Rudy Velez go to law school?
Rudy Velez attended New York Law School.
What company does Rudy Velez work for?
Rudy Velez is associated with Law Office Of Rudy Velez in Bronx, NY.
Is Rudy Velez in good standing?
Yes, Rudy Velez holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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