New York attorney record · Judicial Dept 2
Terrence Matthew Kelly
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumna, admitted to the New York bar in 1974, registered office in Albany, NY. A half-lifetime's worth of status, address, and registration history on this record come straight from the NY Office of Court Administration.
- 1974
- Admitted
- 52
- Years in bar
- 1612092
- NY reg #
The record in one line
Terrence Matthew Kelly has spent 52 years on the register since admission in 1974, one of the longest-standing active practitioners the state bar carries at 96% tenure percentile.
- 52 yrs
- in active practice since admission
- Active
- current bar status: "Currently registered"
- Top 4%
- by tenure among active NY attorneys
- Law school
- University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law
Data updated May 2026
What this profile tells you
Bar status & tenure
Terrence Matthew Kelly has carried New York bar registration 1612092 for the better part of a career, still active and in 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 Law Office Of Terrence M. Kelly, located in Albany, NY (Albany County), ZIP 12211. Educational background: University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law (336 registered alumni).
State context & due diligence
Across a career spanning 52 years, Terrence Matthew Kelly has remained part of the New York bar's active cohort, a share of the register detailed further below.
Experience vs. the active New York bar
Terrence Matthew Kelly's 52 years since a 1974 admission places this record near the far edge of the statewide tenure curve below.
52 years on the New York bar
Years since admission, all currently-active NY attorneys
52 Top 4% higher than 96% of 284,296 active NY attorneys
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
How Terrence compares to fellow University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Among the 289 University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law graduates in the New York register, Terrence Matthew Kelly is longer-tenured than 99% - a school-cohort view of experience, alongside the statewide one above.
52 years vs. University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni
Years since admission - 289 NY-registered alumni of this school
52 Top 1% higher than 99% of 289 fellow alumni
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Source NY Office of Court Administration, Attorney Registration · May 2026
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's active-bar rate
Of University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law's 336 alumni in the New York register, 81.5% currently hold "Currently registered" status, above the statewide average.
University Of Nc Chapel Hill School Of Law alumni, active-bar rate
The 1974 admission class today
Of the 2,908 attorneys admitted to the New York bar in 1974, 47.8% are still "Currently registered" today, below the statewide average across all admission years.
Professional Details
- Status
- Currently registered
- Registration Number
- 1612092
- Year Admitted
- 1974 (52 yrs · veteran)
- Judicial Department
- 2
- Next Registration
- Jul 2026
Location & Contact
- Company
- Law Office Of Terrence M. Kelly
- City
- Albany, NY
- County
- Albany
- ZIP Code
- 12211
- Phone
- (518) 526-4296
Status Distribution Across the New York Bar
Terrence Matthew Kelly'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 Terrence Kelly licensed?
Terrence Kelly is licensed to practice law in New York.
When was Terrence Matthew Kelly admitted to the bar?
Terrence Matthew Kelly's admission to the New York bar dates back to 1974.
Where did Terrence Matthew Kelly go to law school?
Terrence Matthew Kelly attended University of NC Chapel Hill School of Law.
What company does Terrence Matthew Kelly work for?
Terrence Matthew Kelly is associated with Law Office Of Terrence M. Kelly in Albany, NY.
Is Terrence Matthew Kelly in good standing?
Yes, Terrence Matthew Kelly holds active bar status ("Currently registered").
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