New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 1
Samuel Louis Yellen
Columbia Law Scool alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2017, registered office in Buffalo, NY. This record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2017
- Admitted
- 9
- Years in bar
- 5499892
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Admitted in 2017, Samuel Louis Yellen has built 9 years of active New York practice - more tenure than 12% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 9 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 88%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Columbia Law Scool
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Bar number 5499892 on the New York register belongs to Samuel Louis Yellen, currently in active standing. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 1, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Practice address is listed under Samuel L. Yellen, Attorney At Law, PLLC, located in Buffalo, NY (Erie County), ZIP 14203. Educational background: COLUMBIA LAW SCOOL.
State context & due diligence
Samuel Louis Yellen is currently part of the New York bar's active cohort, a group the breakdown below sizes against the full register.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
9 years into an active New York practice since a 2017 admission, Samuel Louis Yellen sits here on the statewide experience curve - taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
9 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
9 Top 88% higher than 12% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 2017 admission class today
Of the 8,202 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2017, 91.3% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 5499892
- Year Admitted
- 2017 (9 yrs · mid-career)
- Judicial Department
- 1
- Next Registration
- Oct 2027
Location & Contact
- Company
- Samuel L. Yellen, Attorney At Law, PLLC
- City
- Buffalo, NY
- County
- Erie
- ZIP Code
- 14203
- Phone
- (716) 304-2820
Education
COLUMBIA LAW SCOOL
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Samuel Louis Yellen'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 Samuel Yellen licensed?
Samuel Yellen is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Samuel Louis Yellen admitted to the bar?
Samuel Louis Yellen has been on the New York bar register since 2017.
Where did Samuel Louis Yellen go to law school?
Samuel Louis Yellen attended COLUMBIA LAW SCOOL.
What company does Samuel Louis Yellen work for?
Samuel Louis Yellen is associated with Samuel L. Yellen, Attorney At Law, PLLC in Buffalo, NY.
Is Samuel Louis Yellen in good standing?
Yes, Samuel Louis Yellen holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
Sourced from the NY Office of Court Administration, informational only, not legal advice. Full disclosure.
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