New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 4

Russell Paul Spindler

American University Washington College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1985. 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
1969559
NY reg #

The record in one line

Russell Paul Spindler appears in the New York attorney register with a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", on record since 1985 - an administrative designation rather than discipline, but confirm current standing with the state bar.

41 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Pending-renewal
current bar status: "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday"
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law

Data updated May 2026

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Bar status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
pending-renewal
Current registration status per NY Office of Court Administration
Year admitted
1985
41 years
Year of first admission to the New York bar
Law school
American University Washington College Of Law
84.1% active rate
Law school attended, with active-bar rate where available
Registration
1969559
NY registration #
Official NY OCA attorney registration number

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Russell Paul Spindler is registered as bar number 1969559 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", a routine periodic-renewal reminder, not discipline. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 4, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Even after 41 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: American University Washington College of Law (1,496 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort for now. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents.

How Russell compares to fellow American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Among the 998 American University Washington College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Russell Paul Spindler is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.

41 years vs. American University Washington College Of Law alumni

Years since admission - 998 NY-registered alumni of this school

41 Top 1% higher than 99% of 998 fellow alumni

This attorney 0 30 every registered alum of this school, bucketed by value

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

American University Washington College Of Law's active-bar rate

Of American University Washington College Of Law's 1,496 alumni in the New York register, 84.1% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

American University Washington College Of Law alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg66%84.1%
American University Washington College Of Law 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.

65%66%67%68%69% Statewide, all years1985 class 66.2% 68.6% ▲ +3.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1985 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday
Registration Number
1969559
Year Admitted
1985 (41 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
4
Next Registration
Dec 2025

Location & Contact

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Russell Paul Spindler's current status, "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", places this record outside the 66.2% of the 429,620-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 284,296
66.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 145,324
33.8%
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Total registered 429,620 100.0% Full New York bar register

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.

Before you rely on this record

Russell Paul Spindler is currently listed as "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", treat that as a registration fact to confirm, not a verdict on quality.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Russell Spindler licensed?

Russell Spindler is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Russell Paul Spindler admitted to the bar?

Russell Paul Spindler's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1985.

Where did Russell Paul Spindler go to law school?

Russell Paul Spindler attended American University Washington College of Law.

Is Russell Paul Spindler in good standing?

Not currently, Russell Paul Spindler's listed status is "Due to reregister within 30 days of birthday", not active standing. Confirm current status with the state bar.

Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.