New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Russell William Kessler
Capital University Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2004, registered office in Columbus, OH. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2004
- Admitted
- 22
- Years in bar
- 4259552
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell William Kessler has held an active New York bar license for 22 years - admitted in 2004, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 22 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #80 of 218
- by tenure in Columbus office peers
- Law school
- Capital University Law School
Data updated September 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell William Kessler carries New York bar registration 4259552, an established, active practitioner in good standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 3, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Kessler & Ballenger, located in Columbus, OH, ZIP 43235. Educational background: Capital University Law School (85 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Russell William Kessler remains inside the New York bar's active cohort - see below for how that share of the register compares.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Russell William Kessler was admitted in 2004, giving 22 years on the New York register.
22 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
22 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · September 2026
Tenure among Columbus, OH office peers
Most of the 218 NY-registered attorneys in Columbus, OH outrank Russell William Kessler on tenure; this record sits at the 36th local percentile (rank #80). See the Columbus attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #80
- City cohort
- 218
- Local percentile
- 36th
- Admitted
- 2004
Nearest tenure peers in Columbus
- Kerry Brandeis-Pierno admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Stephanie Marie Chmiel admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Stephanie Townes Green Duffy admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Zoe Fiona Feinberg admitted 2004 · 22 yr
How local rank is computed
Rank uses years since NY-bar admission among non-deceased registry rows that list the same office city and state, a local placement, not a statewide claim. Source: NY Office of Court Administration Attorney Registration · as of September 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Russell compares to fellow Capital University Law School alumni
Among the 65 Capital University Law School graduates in the New York register, Russell William Kessler is longer-tenured than 75%.
22 years vs. Capital University Law School alumni
Years since admission - 65 NY-registered alumni of this school
22 Top 25% higher than 75% of 65 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 · September 2026
Capital University Law School's active-bar rate
Of Capital University Law School's 85 alumni in the New York register, 84.7% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2004 admission class today
Of the 8,407 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2004, 65.2% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4259552
- Year Admitted
- 2004 (22 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2028
Location & Contact
- Company
- Kessler & Ballenger
- City
- Columbus, OH
- ZIP Code
- 43235
- Phone
- (614) 888-3185
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell William Kessler'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 Capital University Law School alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2004 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2004), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2004 whose listed office city differs from Columbus, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Russell William Kessler: closest NY bar admission year outside OH, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~219 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2004)
Counts come from the NY State Office of Court Administration registration extract; peers are not a competence or practice-area ranking.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Russell Kessler licensed?
Russell Kessler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell William Kessler admitted to the bar?
Russell William Kessler was admitted to the bar in 2004.
Where did Russell William Kessler go to law school?
Russell William Kessler attended Capital University Law School.
What company does Russell William Kessler work for?
Russell William Kessler is associated with Kessler & Ballenger in Columbus, OH.
Is Russell William Kessler in good standing?
Yes, Russell William Kessler holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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