New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2

Sheldon Kahan

New York Law School alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1963, registered office in Poughkeepsie, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.

1963
Admitted
63
Years in bar
1195874
NY reg #

The record in one line

Sheldon Kahan carries a "Delinquent" status on the New York bar register, on record since 1963 - confirm the exact standing and any discipline history directly with the state bar before engaging.

63 yrs
since first admission to the bar
Suspended
current bar status: "Delinquent"
#6 of 436
by tenure in Poughkeepsie office peers
Law school
New York Law School

Data updated August 2026

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Bar status
Delinquent
suspended
Year admitted
1963
63 years
Law school
New York Law School
71% active rate
Registration
1195874
NY registration #

What this profile tells you

Bar status & tenure

Sheldon Kahan is registered as bar number 1195874 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Delinquent", suspended or delinquent, verify terms with the bar before engaging. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.

Practice context & education

Practice address is listed under Sheldon Kahan, located in Poughkeepsie, NY (Dutchess County), ZIP 12601. Educational background: NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL (15,128 registered alumni).

State context & due diligence

A "Delinquent" status falls outside the New York bar's active cohort. The breakdown below shows what share of the register that represents, and how to verify current standing directly with the state bar.

Tenure among Poughkeepsie, NY office peers

Most of the 436 NY-registered attorneys in Poughkeepsie, NY outrank Sheldon Kahan on tenure; this record sits at the 1st local percentile (rank #6). See the Poughkeepsie attorney directory .

Local rank
#6
City cohort
436
Local percentile
1st
Admitted
1963

Nearest tenure peers in Poughkeepsie

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 Sheldon compares to fellow New York Law School alumni

Among the 1,347 New York Law School graduates in the New York register, Sheldon Kahan is longer-tenured than 99%.

63 years vs. New York Law School alumni

Years since admission - 1,347 NY-registered alumni of this school

63 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,347 fellow alumni

This attorney 5 40 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 · August 2026

New York Law School's active-bar rate

Of New York Law School's 15,128 alumni in the New York register, 71% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.

New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate

0%100%New York avg67%71%
New York Law School alumni, active-bar rate

The 1963 admission class today

Of the 1,358 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1963, 15.7% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.

0%20%40%60%80% Statewide, all years1963 class 67.2% 15.7% ▼ -76.6%
Bar retention: statewide average vs. the 1963 admission class

Professional Details

Status
Delinquent
Registration Number
1195874
Year Admitted
1963 (63 yrs · veteran)
Judicial Department
2
Next Registration
Feb 2026

Location & Contact

Company
Sheldon Kahan
County
Dutchess
ZIP Code
12601
Phone
(845) 473-1410

Status Distribution Across the New York Bar

Sheldon Kahan's current status, "Delinquent", places this record outside the 67.2% of the 432,625-attorney New York register currently marked active.

Full statewide breakdown & source note
Cohort Attorneys Share Profile relevance
Active in good standing 290,787
67.2%
This attorney is outside this cohort
Other / inactive / discipline 141,838
32.8%
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Total registered 432,625 100.0% 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.

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Before you rely on this record

Sheldon Kahan carries a "Delinquent" status. Verify the exact scope and dates of this action directly with the state bar before acting on it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Sheldon Kahan licensed?

Sheldon Kahan is licensed to practice law in New York.

When was Sheldon Kahan admitted to the bar?

Sheldon Kahan's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1963.

Where did Sheldon Kahan go to law school?

Sheldon Kahan attended NEW YORK LAW SCHOOL.

What company does Sheldon Kahan work for?

Sheldon Kahan is associated with Sheldon Kahan in Poughkeepsie, NY.

Is Sheldon Kahan in good standing?

No, Sheldon Kahan carries a "Delinquent" status, not active standing. Confirm the exact scope directly with the state bar before engaging.

Cite this page & disclosure

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