New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 3
Shelby Lynn Foster
Albany alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 2006, registered office in Menands, NY. This established record's status, address, and registration history come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 2006
- Admitted
- 20
- Years in bar
- 4418018
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shelby Lynn Foster has held an active New York bar license for 20 years - admitted in 2006, longer-tenured than 51% of the state's currently-active attorneys.
- 20 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 49%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- Albany
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shelby Lynn Foster carries New York bar registration 4418018, 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 New York State Department Of Health, located in Menands, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12204. 5 other attorneys share this firm affiliation in the registry. Educational background: ALBANY (2,431 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
With an established practice on record, Shelby Lynn Foster 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
Shelby Lynn Foster was admitted in 2006, giving 20 years on the New York register. The histogram places that tenure against every currently-active attorney in the state, taller bars hold more attorneys at that experience level.
20 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
20 Top 49% higher than 51% 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 Shelby compares to fellow Albany alumni
Among the 1,229 Albany graduates in the New York register, Shelby Lynn Foster is longer-tenured than 2% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
20 years vs. Albany alumni
Years since admission - 1,229 NY-registered alumni of this school
20 Top 98% higher than 2% of 1,229 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
Albany's active-bar rate
Of Albany's 2,431 alumni in the New York register, 53.4% currently hold "Currently registered" status, below the statewide average.
Albany alumni, active-bar rate
The 2006 admission class today
Of the 8,638 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 2006, 67.6% are still "Currently registered" today, above the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 4418018
- Year Admitted
- 2006 (20 yrs · senior)
- Judicial Department
- 3
- Next Registration
- Aug 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- New York State Department Of Health
- City
- Menands, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12204
- Phone
- (518) 402-0748
Education
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shelby Lynn Foster'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 Shelby Foster licensed?
Shelby Foster is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shelby Lynn Foster admitted to the bar?
Shelby Lynn Foster was admitted to the bar in 2006.
Where did Shelby Lynn Foster go to law school?
Shelby Lynn Foster attended ALBANY.
What company does Shelby Lynn Foster work for?
Shelby Lynn Foster is associated with New York State Department Of Health in Menands, NY.
Is Shelby Lynn Foster in good standing?
Yes, Shelby Lynn Foster holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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