New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Russell Gustavson Wheeler
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2003, registered office in Rhinebeck, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2003
- Admitted
- 23
- Years in bar
- 4166872
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Russell Gustavson Wheeler has held an active New York bar license for 23 years - admitted in 2003, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 23 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- #56 of 74
- by tenure in Rhinebeck office peers
- Law school
- American University Washington D.C. College Of Law
Data updated August 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Russell Gustavson Wheeler carries New York bar registration 4166872, an established, active practitioner 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 Charny & Wheeler P.C., located in Rhinebeck, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12572. 2 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: American University Washington D.C. College of Law (699 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Russell Gustavson Wheeler 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 Gustavson Wheeler was admitted in 2003, giving 23 years on the New York register.
23 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
23 Top 49% higher than 51% of 290,787 active NY attorneys
Each bar is a band; taller bars hold more active NY attorneys. 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 · August 2026
Tenure among Rhinebeck, NY office peers
Against Rhinebeck, NY's 74-attorney NY register cohort, Russell Gustavson Wheeler lands at the 74th tenure percentile (rank #56). See the Rhinebeck attorney directory .
- Local rank
- #56
- City cohort
- 74
- Local percentile
- 74th
- Admitted
- 2003
Nearest tenure peers in Rhinebeck
- David Sheridan Waltzer admitted 2003 · 23 yr
- Justin Lancaster Cole admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Lacey Alexandra Schwartz admitted 2004 · 22 yr
- Sean Michael Kemp admitted 2005 · 21 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 August 2026. Derived local rank, not published upstream.
How Russell compares to fellow American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Among the 602 American University Washington D.C. College Of Law graduates in the New York register, Russell Gustavson Wheeler is longer-tenured than 76%.
23 years vs. American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 602 NY-registered alumni of this school
23 Top 24% higher than 76% of 602 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 · August 2026
American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's active-bar rate
Of American University Washington D.C. College Of Law's 699 alumni in the New York register, 78.3% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
The 2003 admission class today
Of the 8,250 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2003, 83.9% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4166872
- Year Admitted
- 2003 (23 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Mar 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Charny & Wheeler P.C.
- City
- Rhinebeck, NY
- County
- Dutchess
- ZIP Code
- 12572
- Phone
- (845) 876-7500
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Russell Gustavson Wheeler'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.
Same firm affiliation: Charny & Wheeler P.C.
Other NY-registered attorneys who share this firm name on the OCA register (not a geographic peer set).
View all attorneys at this firm →Near-tenure American University Washington D.C. College Of Law alumni
Fellow alumni on the NY register whose admission year is closest to 2003 (excluding same-firm colleagues above).
Same admission year (2003), other cities
NY-registered attorneys admitted in 2003 whose listed office city differs from Rhinebeck, a vintage cohort, not a neighborhood list.
Nationwide attorneys with similar admission year or city registry density
Two non-geo peer axes for Russell Gustavson Wheeler: closest NY bar admission year outside NY, and closest out-of-state office cities by how many NY-registered attorneys they list (~75 here). Distinct from same-firm, fellow-alumni, and same-year other-city strips above.
Similar admission year (~2003)
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 Wheeler licensed?
Russell Wheeler is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Russell Gustavson Wheeler admitted to the bar?
Russell Gustavson Wheeler was admitted to the bar in 2003.
Where did Russell Gustavson Wheeler go to law school?
Russell Gustavson Wheeler attended American University Washington D.C. College of Law.
What company does Russell Gustavson Wheeler work for?
Russell Gustavson Wheeler is associated with Charny & Wheeler P.C. in Rhinebeck, NY.
Is Russell Gustavson Wheeler in good standing?
Yes, Russell Gustavson Wheeler 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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