New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Shirley Wall Tolley
Hofstra University alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1981. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1981
- Admitted
- 45
- Years in bar
- 1736271
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Shirley Wall Tolley's New York bar registration is a historical record only, listed with status "Deceased", on record since 1981 - this entry does not reflect an active practice.
- 45 yrs
- since first admission to the bar
- Deceased
- current bar status: "Deceased"
- Law school
- Hofstra University
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Shirley Wall Tolley is registered as bar number 1736271 with the New York bar authority, carrying a current status of "Deceased", a historical record only. Registration is recorded within Judicial Department 2, the appellate division overseeing this attorney's home district.
Practice context & education
Even after 45 years on the register, no firm or business address is on file for this attorney. Educational background: HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
State context & due diligence
This is a historical New York bar record; it does not count toward the state's currently-active cohort shown below.
How Shirley compares to fellow Hofstra University alumni
Among the 1,546 Hofstra University graduates in the New York register, Shirley Wall Tolley is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
45 years vs. Hofstra University alumni
Years since admission - 1,546 NY-registered alumni of this school
45 Top 1% higher than 99% of 1,546 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
The 1981 admission class today
Of the 4,916 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1981, 55.6% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Deceased
- Registration Number
- 1736271
- Year Admitted
- 1981 (45 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
Location & Contact
Education
HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Shirley Wall Tolley's current status, "Deceased", places this record outside 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 Shirley Tolley licensed?
Shirley Tolley is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Shirley Wall Tolley admitted to the bar?
Shirley Wall Tolley's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1981.
Where did Shirley Wall Tolley go to law school?
Shirley Wall Tolley attended HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY.
Is Shirley Wall Tolley in good standing?
Shirley Wall Tolley's record is historical only ("Deceased"), it predates any current-standing question.
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