New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Selwyn Dwight Blackwood
Cornell alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1988, registered office in Atlanta, GA. Decades of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1988
- Admitted
- 38
- Years in bar
- 2323012
- NY reg #
The record in one line
With 38 years on the register since a 1988 admission, Selwyn Dwight Blackwood ranks among the New York bar's most senior active practitioners, longer-tenured than 79% of the currently-active bar.
- 38 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 21%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Cornell
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Registration 2323012 with the New York bar authority has long belonged to Selwyn Dwight Blackwood, a veteran practitioner still in active 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 Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta, located in Atlanta, GA, ZIP 30309. 1 other attorney shares this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: CORNELL (2,756 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
After 38 years on the register, Selwyn Dwight Blackwood still falls within the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Few active New York attorneys match Selwyn Dwight Blackwood's 38 years since admission in 1988. The histogram plots that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state.
38 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
38 Top 21% higher than 79% of 284,296 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 · May 2026
How Selwyn compares to fellow Cornell alumni
Among the 1,224 Cornell graduates in the New York register, Selwyn Dwight Blackwood is longer-tenured than 89% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
38 years vs. Cornell alumni
Years since admission - 1,224 NY-registered alumni of this school
38 Top 11% higher than 89% of 1,224 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 · May 2026
Cornell's active-bar rate
Of Cornell's 2,756 alumni in the New York register, 49.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Cornell alumni, active-bar rate
The 1988 admission class today
Of the 6,238 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1988, 57.4% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 2323012
- Year Admitted
- 1988 (38 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta
- City
- Atlanta, GA
- ZIP Code
- 30309
- Phone
- (404) 498-8262
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Selwyn Dwight Blackwood'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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Selwyn Dwight Blackwood's "Currently registered" listing confirms bar standing only, it is a registration fact to verify, not a verdict on quality or competence.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Selwyn Blackwood licensed?
Selwyn Blackwood is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Selwyn Dwight Blackwood admitted to the bar?
Selwyn Dwight Blackwood's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1988.
Where did Selwyn Dwight Blackwood go to law school?
Selwyn Dwight Blackwood attended CORNELL.
What company does Selwyn Dwight Blackwood work for?
Selwyn Dwight Blackwood is associated with Federal Reserve Bank Of Atlanta in Atlanta, GA.
Is Selwyn Dwight Blackwood in good standing?
Yes, Selwyn Dwight Blackwood holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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